Sandas - Degana, Nagaur

Sandas is a village situated in the Degana tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Degana and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Nimbola Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandas is 083385. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.55 hectares and falls under the 341514 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sandas

According to the 2011 Census, Sandas village had a total population of 285 people, including 138 males and 147 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.79%, with male literacy at 60.34% and female literacy at 39.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population285138147
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462224
Scheduled Castes (SC)452421
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1197049
Illiterate Population1666898

Nearby Villages of Sandas

Sandas 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AlwasSouth-West1.80 km
Antroli KhurdEast2.45 km
KhatolaiNorth-East2.83 km
ChudiyasNorth-West2.84 km
Chak ChiknasNorth-East3.09 km
SarsandaSouth-East3.20 km
DoongrawasSouth3.69 km
Nimbola PurohitanSouth-West3.75 km
JodhrasNorth3.80 km
Nimbola KalanSouth4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sandas

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sandas. The nearest railway station is Jalsu, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Sandas is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Sandas is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sandas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sandas

Where is Sandas located?

Sandas village is located in Degana Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sandas?

The Gram Panchayat of Sandas is Nimbola Kalan.

What is the pincode of Sandas?

The pincode of Sandas is 341514.

What is the population of Sandas?

Sandas had a total population of 285, including 138 males and 147 females.

How many households are there in Sandas?

Sandas had 63 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sandas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandas was 49.79%. Male literacy was 60.34% and female literacy was 39.84%.