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

According to the 2011 Census, Sandhar village had a total population of 487 people, including 256 males and 231 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.40%, with male literacy at 39.81% and female literacy at 24.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 487.

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

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