Sandhapur - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Sandhapur is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Bagoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhapur is 397204. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sandhapur

As per Census 2011, Sandhapur village has a total population of 784 people, consisting of 385 males and 399 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 636 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandhapur

Sandhapur 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 Sandhapur

Sandhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Sandhapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sandhapur is about 38 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 Sandhapur

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

Health Facilities in Sandhapur

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

FAQs about Sandhapur