Sanduk - Saikheda, Narsimhapur

Sanduk is a village situated in the Saikheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Gadarwara and around 93 km from Narsimhapur. Sirsiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanduk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanduk is 490806. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.07 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Sanduk

According to the 2011 Census, Sanduk village had a total population of 762 people, including 414 males and 348 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.96%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 65.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanduk

Sanduk 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 Sanduk

Sanduk is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Sanduk is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Sanduk is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanduk

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

Health Facilities in Sanduk

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

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