Sandhanwal - Shahkot, Jalandhar

Sandhanwal is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Sandhawal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhanwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhanwal is 029732. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 144703 pincode. Shahkot is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sandhanwal

As per Census 2011, Sandhanwal village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 457 males and 473 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandhanwal

Sandhanwal 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 Sandhanwal

Public transport in the Sandhanwal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mulewal Khaihra, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Sandhanwal is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandhanwal

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

Health Facilities in Sandhanwal

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

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