Sand

Sand is a village located in Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkot (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Jalandhar. As per 2009 stats, Sand village is also a gram panchayat.

Sand has its own place in the vibrant Jalandhar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sand

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sand is 029717. The village spans a total geographical area of 156 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144702. Shahkot is nearest town to Sand village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sand

Below is a concise population overview of Sand as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 787 399 388
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 77 38 39
Scheduled Castes (SC) 473 241 232
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 461 247 214
Illiterate Population 326 152 174

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sand village:

  • The total population of Sand village is around 787, including approximately 399 males and 388 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 77 children aged 0–6 years in Sand village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sand village has 473 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sand village is about 58.58%, with male literacy at 61.90% and female literacy at 55.15%.
  • There are around 157 households in Sand village.

Connectivity of Sand

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sand

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

Bahmanian Chak Bahmanian Thamunwal Rampur Rame Taharpur Baupur Danewal Naurangpur Chak Hathiana Burewal Parjian Khurd

Frequently Asked Questions about Sand

Where is Sand located?
Sand village is situated in Shahkot Tehsil, within the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sand?
Sand serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sand?
The pincode of Sand is 144702, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sand as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sand is 787, with 399 males and 388 females.
How many households are there in Sand as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sand village has a total of 157 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sand as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sand is 58.58%. The male literacy rate is 61.90%, while the female literacy rate is 55.15%.