Sandha - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Sandha is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sandaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandha is 200340. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.2 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Jonpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sandha

According to the 2011 Census, Sandha village had a total population of 4,928 people, including 2,499 males and 2,429 females, living in 625 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.23%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 57.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 804.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandha

Sandha 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 Sandha

Sandha 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 Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jonpur to Sandha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sandha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandha

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

Health Facilities in Sandha

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

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