Sandi - Meja, Prayagraj

Sandi is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Meja and around 60 km from Allahabad. Sandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandi is 163444. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.55 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sandi

According to the 2011 Census, Sandi village had a total population of 864 people, including 456 males and 408 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.91%, with male literacy at 80.53% and female literacy at 49.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Sandi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Sandi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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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