Sandh - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Sandh is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Sandh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandh is 159814. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.06 hectares and falls under the 230301 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sandh

According to the 2011 Census, Sandh village had a total population of 2,208 people, including 1,102 males and 1,106 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 81.26% and female literacy at 52.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandh

Sandh 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 Sandh

Sandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Sandh is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Sandh is about 34 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 Sandh

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

Health Facilities in Sandh

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

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