Sandrana - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Sandrana is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Lansdowne and around 110 km from Pauri. Ghanglee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandrana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandrana is 047444. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 246155 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Sandrana

As per Census 2011, Sandrana village has a total population of 160 people, consisting of 70 males and 90 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,285 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 113 literate and 47 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1607090
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1688
Scheduled Castes (SC)402218
Literate Population1135657
Illiterate Population471433

Nearby Villages of Sandrana

Sandrana 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)
KhrakaWest0.86 km
DhangliNorth-West1.26 km
QuiraliEast1.28 km
Bedur GaonNorth1.38 km
MathaliSouth-West1.67 km
Ringwari GaonWest1.73 km
Birdhar Lagga MathaliSouth1.76 km
GwarchaurNorth-East1.81 km
Bad GaonWest2.13 km
Bhair Gaon Lagga SidhpurSouth-East2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sandrana

Sandrana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Sandrana is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Sandrana is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandrana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sandrana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sandrana

Where is Sandrana located?

Sandrana village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sandrana?

The Gram Panchayat of Sandrana is Ghanglee.

What is the pincode of Sandrana?

The pincode of Sandrana is 246155.

What is the population of Sandrana?

Sandrana has a total population of 160, including 70 males and 90 females.

How many households are there in Sandrana?

There are 36 households in Sandrana.

What is the literacy rate in Sandrana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandrana is 70.63%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 63.33%.