Sandhwan

Sandhwan is a village located in Faridkot tehsil of Faridkot district in Punjab, India. It is situated 10km away from Faridkot, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sandhwan village. As per 2009 stats, Sandhwan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sandhwan unique in its vibrant Faridkot region. You’ll see Sandhwan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sandhwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sandhwan is 035581. The village spans a total geographical area of 994 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 151209. Kot Kapura is nearest town to Sandhwan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sandhwan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Katkapura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sandhwan

Population of Sandhwan

According to the 2011 Census, Sandhwan has a total population of about 6,080, with approximately 3,203 males and 2,877 females. The sex ratio is around 898 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 769 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4,441 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.25%, with male literacy at about 58.82% and female literacy near 44.94%. There are around 1,242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sandhwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sandhwan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sandhwan. As per the 2011 stats, Sandhwan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sandhwan

Knowing the nearby villages of Sandhwan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sandhwan.

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