Sandi - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Sandi is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Sandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandi is 213710. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.12 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sandi

As per Census 2011, Sandi village has a total population of 508 people, consisting of 272 males and 236 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population508272236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632934
Scheduled Castes (SC)1738885
Literate Population295189106
Illiterate Population21383130

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChintamanpurNorth-East0.91 km
MadhakpurNorth-West0.94 km
ParasdihaSouth-East0.95 km
SandaSouth1.12 km
PithouryWest1.26 km
NipaniaSouth-West1.54 km
DhuriaNorth-East1.61 km
GojaniaNorth1.69 km
KhujhaEast1.70 km
BharsahiSouth-East1.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sandi

Public transport in the Sandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Sandi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Sandi is about 26 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 Sandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sandi

Where is Sandi located?

Sandi village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sandi?

Sandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sandi?

The pincode of Sandi is 231213.

What is the population of Sandi?

Sandi has a total population of 508, including 272 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Sandi?

There are 87 households in Sandi.

What is the literacy rate in Sandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandi is 58.07%. Male literacy is 69.49% and female literacy is 44.92%.