Saklana

Saklana is a village located in Dharmpur tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 84km away from district headquarter Dharmpur. Dharmpur is the sub-district headquarter of Saklana village. As per 2009 stats, Saklana Dpr is the gram panchayat of Saklana village.

Here you can discover what makes Saklana unique in its vibrant Dharmpur-Mandi region. You’ll see Saklana’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 Saklana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saklana is 013642. The village spans a total geographical area of 200.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175040. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to Saklana village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Saklana 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 Dharampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saklana

Population of Saklana

According to the 2011 Census, Saklana has a total population of about 568, with approximately 252 males and 316 females. The sex ratio is around 1253 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 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 64.26%, with male literacy at about 72.62% and female literacy near 57.59%. There are around 162 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saklana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saklana

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

Nearby Villages of Saklana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Saklana