Sandi

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?Sandi Uttar Pradesh • India
Sandi
Coordinates: 27°18′N 79°57′E / 27.3, 79.95
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 134 m (440 ft)
District(s)	Hardoi
Population	23,233 (2001)

Coordinates: 27°18′N 79°57′E / 27.3, 79.95 Sandi is a city and a municipal board in Hardoi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Sandi Bird Sanctuary
4 Sandi Peda
5 References

[edit] Geography

Sandi is located at 27.3° N 79.95° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 134 metres (439 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Sandi had a population of 23,233. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Sandi has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 56%, and female literacy is 41%. In Sandi, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Sandi Bird Sanctuary

Sandi Bird Sanctuary is located at a distance of 19 km on Hardoi-Sandi Road in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh. Sandi Bird Sanctuary is 1 km. from Sandi town on Main Road, Nawabganj, near Sandi Police Station Hardoi. Sandi Bird sanctuary was developed in the year 1990 in view to protect the natural habitats and aquatic vegetation for the local residents and migratory birds. The Sandi Bird sanctuary is also known by its ancient name as “Dahar Jheel” (Jheel = Lake). The lake is spread over 3.0854 km² area. River Garra earlier named as Garun Ganga also located near the sanctuary. Migratory birds rest for sometime in the river front before reaching to Sandi Bird sanctuary. The migratory birds start coming at the beginning of winter in the month of November. As a tourist destination, Sandi is a paradise for bird lovers and is an ideal place for those who want to explore nature. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from December to February. The nearest railway station is at Hardoi (19 km).

[edit] Sandi Peda

Sandi is famous for its milk sweets (in Hindi, Pedas). This sweet is the one of the best sweets made in Uttar Pradesh. It is made from condensed milk, sugar and some fragrance. Some families of sweet-makers of Sandi have maintained the same taste and flavor for generations.