Sasan

Sasan is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 64km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Sasan village. As per 2009 stats, Ghallour is the gram panchayat of Sasan village.

Here you can discover what makes Sasan unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Sasan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sasan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sasan is 010481. The village spans a total geographical area of 63.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176066. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Sasan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sasan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sasan

Population of Sasan

According to the 2011 Census, Sasan has a total population of about 396, with approximately 192 males and 204 females. The sex ratio is around 1062 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 271 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.00%, with male literacy at about 80.73% and female literacy near 69.61%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sasan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sasan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sasan. As per the 2011 stats, Sasan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sasan

Knowing the nearby villages of Sasan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sasan.

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