Saggal - Dasua, Hoshiarpur

Saggal is a village situated in the Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasua and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Saggal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saggal is 030937. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 144224 pincode. Dasua is the nearest town.

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

Population of Saggal

According to the 2011 Census, Saggal village had a total population of 806 people, including 393 males and 413 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.97%, with male literacy at 92.98% and female literacy at 89.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Saggal

Saggal 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 Saggal

Saggal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dasuya, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Saggal is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saggal

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

Health Facilities in Saggal

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

FAQs about Saggal