Sailan
Sailan is a village located in Surankote tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Surankote (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Sailan village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sailan unique in its vibrant Surankote-Punch region. You’ll see Sailan’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 Sailan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sailan is 001262. The village spans a total geographical area of 397 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Surankote is nearest town to Sailan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.
Google Map of Sailan
Population of Sailan
According to the 2011 Census, Sailan has a total population of about 2,224, with approximately 1,187 males and 1,037 females. The sex ratio is around 873 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 391 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,381. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.99%, with male literacy at about 45.66% and female literacy near 29.22%. There are around 358 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sailan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,224 | 1,187 | 1,037 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 391 | 217 | 174 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,381 | 750 | 631 |
| Literate Population | 845 | 542 | 303 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,379 | 645 | 734 |
Connectivity of Sailan
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sailan. As per the 2011 stats, Sailan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sailan
Knowing the nearby villages of Sailan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sailan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sailan
- Where is Sailan located?
- Sailan village is situated in Surankote Tehsil, within the Punch district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sailan?
- Sailan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sailan?
- The pincode of Sailan is 185102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sailan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sailan is 2,224, with 1,187 males and 1,037 females.
- How many households are there in Sailan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sailan village has a total of 358 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sailan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sailan is 37.99%. The male literacy rate is 45.66%, while the female literacy rate is 29.22%.