Sandhan - Kiraoli, Agra

Sandhan is a village situated in the Kiraoli tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kiraoli and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Sandhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhan is 124784. The village covers a total geographical area of 957.77 hectares and falls under the 283101 pincode.

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

Population of Sandhan

As per Census 2011, Sandhan village has a total population of 8,658 people, consisting of 4,607 males and 4,051 females. The village has 1,288 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,742 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,808 literate and 4,850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 663 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,6584,6074,051
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,742917825
Scheduled Castes (SC)663358305
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population3,8082,5741,234
Illiterate Population4,8502,0332,817

Nearby Villages of Sandhan

Sandhan 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)
GarhimaWest2.22 km
Khera SadhanNorth-East2.41 km
BhandiriSouth-West2.44 km
FatehpuraSouth-East2.49 km
Basaia RajputEast2.87 km
MalikpurNorth-East3.08 km
JhurawaiNorth3.36 km
TirpuriSouth-West3.52 km
BironaNorth-West3.60 km
GobraSouth3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sandhan

Sandhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khera Sandhan Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Agra to Sandhan is about 36 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 Sandhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sandhan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sandhan

Where is Sandhan located?

Sandhan village is located in Kiraoli Tehsil, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sandhan?

Sandhan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sandhan?

The pincode of Sandhan is 283101.

What is the population of Sandhan?

Sandhan has a total population of 8,658, including 4,607 males and 4,051 females.

How many households are there in Sandhan?

There are 1,288 households in Sandhan.

What is the literacy rate in Sandhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandhan is 43.98%. Male literacy is 55.87% and female literacy is 30.46%.