Sandhwan
About Sandhwan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sandhwan village is 035581. Sandhwan village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 994 hectares. Sandhwan has a total population of 6,080 peoples, out of which male population is 3,203 while female population is 2,877. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 898 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sandhwan village is 52.25% out of which 58.82% males and 44.94% females are literate. There are about 1,242 houses in sandhwan village. Pincode of sandhwan village locality is 151209.
When it comes to administration, Sandhwan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sandhwan village comes under Katkapura Vidhan Sabha constituency & Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency. Kot Kapura is nearest town to sandhwan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Sandhwan
The population details of Sandhwan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,080 | 3,203 | 2,877 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 769 | 416 | 353 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 4,441 | 2,329 | 2,112 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,177 | 1,884 | 1,293 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,903 | 1,319 | 1,584 |
Connectivity of Sandhwan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandhwan
Where is Sandhwan located?
Sandhwan village is situated in Faridkot Tehsil, within the Faridkot district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sandhwan?
Sandhwan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sandhwan?
The pincode of Sandhwan is 151209, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sandhwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sandhwan is 6,080, with 3,203 males and 2,877 females.
How many households are there in Sandhwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sandhwan village has a total of 1,242 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sandhwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sandhwan is 52.25%. The male literacy rate is 58.82%, while the female literacy rate is 44.94%.