Sandi - Harraiya, Basti

Sandi is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Mazagon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandi is 179147. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.46 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Ayodhya is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Sandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harraiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sandi

According to the 2011 Census, Sandi village had a total population of 539 people, including 283 males and 256 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.26%, with male literacy at 80.57% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandi

Sandi 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 Sandi

Sandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ayodhya to Sandi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Sandi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandi

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

Health Facilities in Sandi

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

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