Sandankot - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Sandankot is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Jakhnidhar and around 80 km from New Tehri. Sandnakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandankot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandankot is 043601. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.19 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Sandankot

As per Census 2011, Sandankot village has a total population of 354 people, consisting of 149 males and 205 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 1,375 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandankot

Sandankot 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 Sandankot

Sandankot 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 Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Sandankot is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sandankot is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandankot

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

Health Facilities in Sandankot

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

FAQs about Sandankot