Sandana - Madannegi, Tehri Garhwal

Sandana is a village situated in the Madannegi tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Pratapnagar and around 75 km from New Tehri. Sandna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandana is 043559. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.93 hectares and falls under the 249127 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Sandana

According to the 2011 Census, Sandana village had a total population of 233 people, including 101 males and 132 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,307 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.73%, with male literacy at 96.74% and female literacy at 69.83%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandana

Sandana 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 Sandana

Sandana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Sandana is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sandana is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandana

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

Health Facilities in Sandana

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

FAQs about Sandana