Sandua - Pandua, Hooghly

Sandua is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Pandua and around 34.1 km from Chinsura. Panchagara-toregram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandua is 324771. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.3 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sandua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sandua

According to the 2011 Census, Sandua village had a total population of 986 people, including 496 males and 490 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 74.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandua

Sandua 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 Sandua

Sandua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Sandua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sandua is about 34.1 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 Sandua

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

Health Facilities in Sandua

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

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