Sand Khera - Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar
Sand Khera is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sand Khera is 055690. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.92 hectares and falls under the 244713 pincode. Kashipur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Sand Khera is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Bajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sand Khera
According to the 2011 Census, Sand Khera village had a total population of 658 people, including 354 males and 304 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 82.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 658 | 354 | 304 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 48 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 498 | 272 | 226 |
| Illiterate Population | 160 | 82 | 78 |
Nearby Villages of Sand Khera
Sand Khera is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sand Khera
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashipur to Sand Khera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Sand Khera is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Sand Khera
Where is Sand Khera located?
Sand Khera village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the pincode of Sand Khera?
The pincode of Sand Khera is 244713.
What is the population of Sand Khera?
Sand Khera had a total population of 658, including 354 males and 304 females.
How many households are there in Sand Khera?
Sand Khera had 144 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sand Khera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sand Khera was 85.71%. Male literacy was 88.89% and female literacy was 82.18%.