Saheda - Angara, Ranchi

Saheda is a village situated in the Angara subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Angarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Haratu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saheda is 373661. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

Saheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saheda

According to the 2011 Census, Saheda village had a total population of 534 people, including 281 males and 253 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.34%, with male literacy at 55.93% and female literacy at 35.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population534281253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834538
Scheduled Castes (SC)381196185
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1174
Literate Population20913277
Illiterate Population325149176

Nearby Villages of Saheda

Saheda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JaluhutangSouth-East1.90 km
JumlaSouth2.06 km
HalmadEast2.12 km
GhaghraNorth-East2.73 km
SursuWest3.14 km
MisirhutangEast3.15 km
AjaigarhSouth-East3.96 km
SadamNorth-West4.02 km
BhuliNorth-East4.15 km
HesalNorth4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saheda

Saheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sondimra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Saheda is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Saheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Saheda

Where is Saheda located?

Saheda village is located in Angara Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Saheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Saheda is Haratu.

What is the pincode of Saheda?

The pincode of Saheda is 834001.

What is the population of Saheda?

Saheda had a total population of 534, including 281 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Saheda?

Saheda had 99 households.

What is the literacy rate in Saheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saheda was 46.34%. Male literacy was 55.93% and female literacy was 35.81%.