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Sandwan (20/26) Village

Sandwan (20/26) is an inhabited village in Nadaun Sub-district of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 016690, the Census 2011 record lists 326 people in 75 households and the reported area is 133.7 hectares. The local references include Nadaun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nadaun at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Sandwan (20/26) is a village in Nadaun Sub-district, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 016690 and 326 people in 75 households.

Village Code016690

Population326

Households75

Area133.7 hectares

Nearest TownNadaun

Key Village Facts

Village: Sandwan (20/26)
Census Village Code: 016690
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Hamirpur
District Census Code: 028
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Nadaun
Sub-district Census Code: 00141
CD Block: Nadaun
Households: 75
Population: 326
Male Population: 163
Female Population: 163
Sex Ratio: 1,000
Area: 133.7 hectares
Area: 1.34 sq km
Nearest Town: Nadaun
Nearest Town Distance: 8 km
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Sandwan (20/26) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 326 people, 133.7 hectares of reported area and Nadaun as the nearest town reference for Sandwan (20/26), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictHamirpur

Sub-districtNadaun

CD BlockNadaun

Sandwan (20/26) falls under Nadaun Sub-district in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 016690.
The record lists 326 people living in 75 households.
The reported village area is 133.7 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nadaun.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities: Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher: Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density243.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share19.94%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sandwan (20/26) in the official administrative record. Census village code 016690 and Nadaun CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 028
Sub-district Census Code: 00141
Village Census Code: 016690
CD Block Code: 0041
CD Block Name: Nadaun

Location and Distance

Nadaun is the nearest town listed for Sandwan (20/26), about 8 km away. Hamirpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Nadaun
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 8 km
District Headquarter: Hamirpur
Distance from District Headquarter: 22 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Nadaun
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Nadaun
Distance from Nearest Town: 8 km
Total Geographical Area: 133.7 hectares
Area: 1.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 326 people in 75 households, with 163 male residents and 163 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 19.94% and ST share is 0% for Sandwan (20/26). Population density works out to about 243.83 people per sq km.

Total Households: 75
Total Population: 326
Male Population: 163
Female Population: 163
Sex Ratio: 1,000
Average Household Size: 4.35
SC Population: 65
SC Male Population: 33
SC Female Population: 32
SC Population Share: 19.94
Village Status: Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sandwan (20/26) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
Covered Well: Available
Covered Well Functions All Year: Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year: Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sandwan (20/26) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sandwan (20/26) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sandwan (20/26) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sandwan (20/26) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 27.75 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares: 4.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 14.12
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 64.6 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 22.53 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 27.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 27.75 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sandwan (20/26) village located?

Sandwan (20/26) is in Nadaun Sub-district of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sandwan (20/26) village in?

Sandwan (20/26) village is in Hamirpur district.

Which state is Sandwan (20/26) village in?

Sandwan (20/26) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sandwan (20/26) under?

Sandwan (20/26) comes under Nadaun Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sandwan (20/26)?

The Census village code of Sandwan (20/26) is 016690.

What is the population of Sandwan (20/26) village?

The village record lists 326 people and 75 households for Sandwan (20/26).

How many households are in Sandwan (20/26) village?

The village record lists 75 households for Sandwan (20/26).

What is the male and female population of Sandwan (20/26)?

The record lists 163 male residents and 163 female residents for Sandwan (20/26).

What is the sex ratio of Sandwan (20/26) village?

The sex ratio of Sandwan (20/26) is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sandwan (20/26) village?

The reported geographical area of Sandwan (20/26) is 133.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Sandwan (20/26) village?

The approximate population density of Sandwan (20/26) is 243.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sandwan (20/26)?

The nearest town listed for Sandwan (20/26) is Nadaun, about 8 km away.

How far is Sandwan (20/26) from the district headquarters?

Sandwan (20/26) is about 22 km from Hamirpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sandwan (20/26) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sandwan (20/26) is about 8 km from Nadaun, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sandwan (20/26)?

For Sandwan (20/26), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 27.75 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sandwan (20/26).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Sandwan (20/26).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sandwan (20/26).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.