Sandalpur - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Sandalpur is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Sandalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandalpur is 469082. The village covers a total geographical area of 1243.16 hectares and falls under the 458775 pincode. Bhanpura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sandalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garoth Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sandalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sandalpur village had a total population of 2,546 people, including 1,292 males and 1,254 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.33%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 46.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sandalpur

Sandalpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sandalpur

Sandalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanpura to Sandalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Sandalpur is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandalpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sandalpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sandalpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sandalpur village are given below:

FAQs about Sandalpur