Sahij Village Overview
Sahij is a village in Dholka tehsil of Ahmadabad district, Gujarat. It lies about 8 km from Dholka tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Ahmadabad district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sahij village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sahij village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahij is 511716. The village covers a geographical area of 1156.96 hectares and has a pincode of 382225. Dholka is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Sahij
Population & Demographics of Sahij
This section provides population and demographic details of Sahij village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,499 | 1,837 | 1,662 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 369 | 201 | 168 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 755 | 406 | 349 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 73 | 37 | 36 |
| Literate Population | 2,507 | 1,479 | 1,028 |
| Illiterate Population | 992 | 358 | 634 |
Key population details of Sahij village are given below:
- Sahij village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,499, including approximately 1,837 males and 1,662 females, with a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 755 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 73 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sahij village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.65%.
- There are around 754 households in Sahij village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sahij
Transport facilities help residents of Sahij village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sahij
The following villages are located close to Sahij and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sahij
- Where is Sahij located?
- Sahij village is located in Dholka Taluka, Ahmadabad district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sahij?
- Sahij is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sahij?
- The pincode of Sahij is 382225.
- What is the population of Sahij?
- Sahij has a total population of 3,499, including 1,837 males and 1,662 females.
- How many households are there in Sahij?
- There are 754 households in Sahij.
- What is the literacy rate in Sahij?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahij is 71.65%. Male literacy is 80.51% and female literacy is 61.85%.