Sandook - Gairatganj, Raisen

Sandook is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kirroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandook village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandook is 483875. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.56 hectares and falls under the 464573 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Sandook

As per Census 2011, Sandook village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 183 males and 159 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 211 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sandook are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sandook

Sandook 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 Sandook

Sandook 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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Sandook is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sandook is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandook

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

Health Facilities in Sandook

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

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