Quick answer
Sanda is a gram panchayat in Tekari block of Gaya district, Bihar (LGD code 95751, PIN code 804421). It has 12 villages: Badwa, Barahtarwa, Dariapur, Fatma Chak, Ghanghaila and others. It is in Tikari assembly constituency (MLA: Ajay Kumar, Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Abhay Kumar Sinha). It is about 39 km north-west of Gaya district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Barabar Halt (17 km).
About Sanda Gram Panchayat
Sanda (सण्डा) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Tekari block of Gaya district, Bihar. Land and revenue work goes through Tikari anchal (circle), and the district is part of the Magadh Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 95751.
The panchayat has 12 revenue villages (Badwa, Barahtarwa, Dariapur, Fatma Chak, Ghanghaila, Ghirsiri, Ghirsiri, Idinpur, Mahimapur, Rasalpur, Sahwara and Sanra). They share one Gram Sabha, one Mukhiya and one panchayat secretary.
From Gaya headquarters, Sanda is about 39 km away to the north-west (straight-line distance). It’s about 11 km north-west of the middle of Tekari block. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, about 17 km away.
Sanda is one of 23 gram panchayats in Tekari block and 332 in Gaya district. For elections, Sanda falls in the Tikari Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Tikari anchal.
Sanda at a glance
| Name | Sanda / सण्डा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 95751 |
| Block | Tekari |
| Anchal (Circle) | Tikari |
| District | Gaya |
| Division | Magadh Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 12 |
| Assembly Constituency | Tikari |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Aurangabad |
| MLA | Ajay Kumar (Rashtriya Janata Dal) |
| MP | Abhay Kumar Sinha (Rashtriya Janata Dal) |
| PIN code | 804421, 804427 |
| Coordinates | 25.0546° N, 84.8095° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 10 |
Map of Sanda
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sanda LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 23M-T5J-PF6J. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Sanda Gram Panchayat
Sanda Gram Panchayat has 12 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Bihar Bhumi, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Badwa | – | 254695 |
| Barahtarwa | – | 254689 |
| Dariapur | दरियापुर | 254694 |
| Fatma Chak | – | 254688 |
| Ghanghaila | – | 254693 |
| Ghirsiri | – | 254690 |
| Ghirsiri | – | 254692 |
| Idinpur | – | 254727 |
| Mahimapur | महिमापुर | 254725 |
| Rasalpur | रसलपुर | 254728 |
| Sahwara | – | 254726 |
| Sanra | – | 254696 |
Population of Sanda
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gaya district, which Sanda is part of:
| Rural population | 38,09,817 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,98,783 |
| Rural literacy rate | 61.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 943 |
| Rural SC population share | 33.2% |
| Rural work participation | 38.9% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Gaya district, where Sanda is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Gaya |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 59.4% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 30.7% |
| Institutional births | 76.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 85.0% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 47.4% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 64.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 34.7% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 44.4% |
| Households with electricity | 97.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 9.7% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.2% |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Sanda mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Sanda is run by its elected Mukhiya, the Up-Mukhiya and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary sent by the Tekari block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Sanda | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Sanda / Tekari | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Tikari Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Tekari | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Tekari | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Tikari | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Gaya | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Gaya | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Sanda Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Tikari
| Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 97,550 |
| Vote share | 45.8% |
| Winning margin | 2,058 |
| Runner-up | Anil Kumar |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Aurangabad
| Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,65,567 |
| Vote share | 49.2% |
| Winning margin | 79,111 |
| Runner-up | Sushil Kumar Singh |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Sanda
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Sanda scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 54.1/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Sanda scored 54.1 out of 100, ranking 2nd of 22 panchayats in Tekari block (slightly ahead of the block average of 50.6). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Sanda does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (78.5) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (39.6). That 39-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 8 of the nine theme scores are above the Tekari block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Sanda
Schools in Sanda, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Gyan Sarowar Sharda Nagar Sanda | Private primary school |
| M.S. Englishpar | Government upper primary school |
| M.S. Idinpur | Government upper primary school |
| M.S. Mahimapur | Government upper primary school |
| M.S. Sahwara | Government upper primary school |
| M.S. Sanda | Government upper primary school |
| P.S. Ghanghaila | Government primary school |
| P.S. Guljarbagh | Government primary school |
| P.S. Naughara N.S. | Government primary school |
| P.S. Sanda H.T. | Government primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Sanda come under the block education officer (BEO) of Tekari. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Sanda
If someone in Sanda needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Gaya and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Sanda
The PIN code for Sanda is most likely 804421, served by Aira Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aira | Post Office | 804421 | 7.8 km |
| Majhiyawan | Post Office | 804421 | 7.8 km |
| Kurtha Bazar | Post Office | 804427 | 7.8 km |
Bank branches near Sanda
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | Chakand | SBIN0018422 | 10 km |
| UCO Bank | Bara | UCBA0001639 | 10 km |
| Indian Bank | Aiyara | IDIB000A546 | 12 km |
| Indian Bank | Kohraul | IDIB000K731 | 12 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Branch | BARB0RAUNAX | 15 km |
See all bank branches in Tekari block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Sanda
The easiest way to reach Sanda by train is via Barabar Halt, about 17 km away (? zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Tekari and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, about 37 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaya headquarters | District | 39 km | north-west |
| Tekari block (centre) | Block | 11 km | north-west |
| Barabar Halt (BBHT) | Railway Station | 17 km | east |
| Ner Halt (NERH) | Railway Station | 17 km | east |
| Makhdumpur Gaya (MDE) | Railway Station | 17 km | east |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 37 km | south-east |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 66 km | north-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Sanda is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 10 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 17 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 17 km away (Barabar Halt). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 10 km away, farther than for 75% of panchayats in Bihar (the Tekari block average is 9.0 km). For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. The nearest post office is about 7.8 km away, much farther than the block average of 4.7 km.
Places near Sanda
The Gram Panchayats closest to Sanda, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalalpur | Tekari | 2.2 km | south |
| Manikpur Panchayat | Kurtha | 2.9 km | north-west |
| Nidhwan Panchayat | Kurtha | 3.6 km | north-east |
| Kespa | Tekari | 4.2 km | east |
| Garari | Konch | 4.4 km | west |
| Chaita | Tekari | 4.6 km | south-east |
| Ahamadpur Harna Panchayat | Kurtha | 4.9 km | north-east |
| Mau | Tekari | 4.9 km | south |
Other Gram Panchayats in Tekari
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Tikari Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Gaya, Anchal Tikari and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Tekari block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Tekari Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Sanda gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Tekari block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Special programmes
Gaya is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Sanda may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: GayaNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Sanda
Households in Sanda can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Tekari block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Tekari block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Tekari block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Tekari block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Tekari block office |
Terrain and climate of Sanda
- Elevation
- 85 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 994 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Sanda sits about 85 metres above sea level, noticeably lower than the Gaya district average of 131 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Sanda gets roughly 990 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September, slightly below the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Sanda
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 86%
- Tree cover 9.4%
- Built-up land 3.5%
- Grass and scrub 1.1%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 86% of the land within roughly 2 km of Sanda under crops, 4% built up and 9% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Sanda Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, anchal and district is Sanda Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Mukhiya of Sanda Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Mukhiya’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Tekari block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
How many villages are there in Sanda Gram Panchayat?
Sanda Gram Panchayat has 12 revenue villages: Badwa, Barahtarwa, Dariapur, Fatma Chak, Ghanghaila, Ghirsiri, Ghirsiri, Idinpur, Mahimapur, Rasalpur, Sahwara and Sanra.
Which assembly constituency does Sanda come under?
Sanda comes under the Tikari Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Sanda?
The MLA for Tikari is Ajay Kumar (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 97,550 votes (45.8%) and won by 2,058 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sanda in?
Sanda is in the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Sanda?
The Member of Parliament for Aurangabad is Abhay Kumar Sinha (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,65,567 votes (49.2%) and won by 79,111 votes.
What is the LGD code of Sanda Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Sanda Gram Panchayat is 95751. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
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What is the PIN code of Sanda?
Addresses in Sanda usually carry one of these PIN codes: 804421, 804427. The nearest post office is Aira (PIN 804421), about 7.8 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Sanda?
The DIGIPIN for Sanda is 23M-T5J-PF6J. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Sanda from Gaya?
Sanda is about 39 km north-west of Gaya district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Tekari block, it is about 11 km north-west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Sanda?
The nearest railway station to Sanda is Barabar Halt (BBHT), about 17 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ner Halt (NERH), 17 km; Makhdumpur Gaya (MDE), 17 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Sanda?
The nearest airport to Sanda is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 37 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 66 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Sanda, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Sanda is State Bank of India, Chakand (IFSC SBIN0018422), roughly 10 km away. Other branches nearby: UCO Bank, Bara (IFSC UCBA0001639) and Indian Bank, Aiyara (IFSC IDIB000A546). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Sanda?
There are 10 schools on record in Sanda: Gyan Sarowar Sharda Nagar Sanda, M.S. Englishpar, M.S. Idinpur, M.S. Mahimapur, M.S. Sahwara, M.S. Sanda, P.S. Ghanghaila, P.S. Guljarbagh and 2 more.
Which gram panchayats are near Sanda?
The closest gram panchayats to Sanda, as the crow flies, are Jalalpur (2.2 km), Manikpur Panchayat (2.9 km), Nidhwan Panchayat (3.6 km), Kespa (4.2 km) and Garari (4.4 km).
How can I complain about work in Sanda Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Tekari block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Sanda get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Gaya and Anchal Tikari, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Tikari Anchal office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Sanda?
In Sanda, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Sanda?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Sanda, the Rajasva Karmachari of Tikari anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Sanda?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Tekari block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Tekari verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Sanda?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Gaya, block Tekari and panchayat Sanda to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Tekari block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Sanda meet?
The Gram Sabha of Sanda must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Sanda?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Tekari block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Sanda is in the Tikari assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Sanda Gram Panchayat?
Sanda Gram Panchayat scored 54.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 2nd of 22 panchayats in Tekari block.
What is the altitude of Sanda above sea level?
Sanda is about 85 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 10 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Sanda get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Sanda gets about 990 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Sanda?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Sanda, the land is 86% cropland, 9% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
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