Sandhar - Pallahara, Angul

Sandhar is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Palalahada and around 145 km from Anugul . Nagtra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhar is 403400. The village covers a total geographical area of 505 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sandhar

As per Census 2011, Sandhar village has a total population of 487 people, consisting of 256 males and 231 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 127 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandhar

Sandhar 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 Sandhar

Sandhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Sandhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Sandhar is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandhar

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

Health Facilities in Sandhar

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

FAQs about Sandhar