Sandra - Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran

Sandra is a village situated in the Bhikhiwind tehsil of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from Patti and around 35 km from Tarn Taran. Sandran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandra is 038083. The village covers a total geographical area of 409 hectares and falls under the 143304 pincode. Patti is the nearest town.

Sandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khem karan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sandra

According to the 2011 Census, Sandra village had a total population of 1,449 people, including 760 males and 689 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.29%, with male literacy at 66.72% and female literacy at 51.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sandra

Sandra 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 Sandra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sandra. The nearest railway station is Mallanwala Khas, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tarn Taran to Sandra is about 35 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 Sandra

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

Health Facilities in Sandra

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

FAQs about Sandra