Sainth - Khour, Jammu

Sainth is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 26 km from Akhnor and around 52 km from Jammu. Sainth village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sainth is 005625. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.6 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sainth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhamb Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sainth

According to the 2011 Census, Sainth village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 612 males and 510 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 87.48% and female literacy at 69.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sainth

Sainth is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sainth

Sainth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Sainth is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Sainth is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sainth

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sainth village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sainth

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sainth village are given below:

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