Indian Village Directory

Sandha Village

Sandha is an inhabited village in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350206, the Census 2011 record lists 534 people in 103 households and the reported area is 20.4 hectares. The local references include Amtaro Gram Panchayat, Gawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 87 km.

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Quick answer: Sandha is a village in Gawan Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350206 and 534 people in 103 households.
Village Code350206
Population534
Households103
Area20.4 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Sandha
Census Village Code
350206
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gawan
Sub-district Census Code
02532
CD Block
Gawan
Gram Panchayat
Amtaro
Households
103
Population
534
Male Population
284
Female Population
250
Sex Ratio
880.28
Area
20.4 hectares
Area
0.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
87 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815313
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sandha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 534 people, 20.4 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Sandha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtGawan
CD BlockGawan
Gram PanchayatAMTARO
  • Sandha falls under Gawan Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350206.
  • The record lists 534 people living in 103 households.
  • The reported village area is 20.4 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density2,617.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.9%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sandha in the official administrative record. Census village code 350206, Amtaro Gram Panchayat and Gawan CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02532
Village Census Code
350206
CD Block Code
0038
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Gawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Amtaro

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Sandha, about 87 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
85 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
262 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
87 km
Total Geographical Area
20.4 hectares
Area
0.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 534 people in 103 households, with 284 male residents and 250 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 27.9% and ST share is 0% for Sandha. Population density works out to about 2,617.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
103
Total Population
534
Male Population
284
Female Population
250
Sex Ratio
880.28
Average Household Size
5.18
SC Population
149
SC Male Population
78
SC Female Population
71
SC Population Share
27.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sandha list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sandha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.17 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sandha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Sandha include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sandha is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 5 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sandha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 17 hectares and irrigated land is 3.18 hectares (18.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.98
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.03 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.18

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sandha

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 815313 Giridih Gawan Gawan Gawan Gawan, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815313

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sandha village located?

Sandha is in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sandha village in?

Sandha village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Sandha village in?

Sandha village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sandha under?

Sandha comes under Gawan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sandha?

The Census village code of Sandha is 350206.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sandha under?

Sandha is listed under AMTARO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gawan.

What is the population of Sandha village?

The village record lists 534 people and 103 households for Sandha.

How many households are in Sandha village?

The village record lists 103 households for Sandha.

What is the male and female population of Sandha?

The record lists 284 male residents and 250 female residents for Sandha.

What is the sex ratio of Sandha village?

The sex ratio of Sandha is 880.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sandha village?

The reported geographical area of Sandha is 20.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Sandha village?

The approximate population density of Sandha is 2,617.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sandha?

The nearest town listed for Sandha is Giridih, about 87 km away.

How far is Sandha from the district headquarters?

Sandha is about 85 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sandha from the sub-district headquarters?

Sandha is about 2 km from Gawan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sandha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sandha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sandha?

For Sandha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 17 hectares and irrigated land is 3.18 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sandha?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sandha. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.