Sailkiana - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Sailkiana is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Sailkiana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sailkiana is 030122. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 144419 pincode. Phillaur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sailkiana

As per Census 2011, Sailkiana village has a total population of 1,410 people, consisting of 734 males and 676 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sailkiana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,410734676
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1629864
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,190627563
Literate Population885495390
Illiterate Population525239286

Nearby Villages of Sailkiana

Sailkiana 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)
PawahriEast0.78 km
Raipur AraianSouth-West0.84 km
RajauriSouth-West1.68 km
DiyalpurNorth1.80 km
LasaraEast2.07 km
SultanpurNorth-West3.00 km
KarianaSouth-West3.36 km
Bhar SinghpurNorth-West3.46 km
KhurdEast3.76 km
MandiNorth-West3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sailkiana

Sailkiana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ladhowal, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 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 Jalandhar to Sailkiana is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sailkiana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sailkiana 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 Sailkiana

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

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

FAQs about Sailkiana

Where is Sailkiana located?

Sailkiana village is located in Phillaur Tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sailkiana?

Sailkiana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sailkiana?

The pincode of Sailkiana is 144419.

What is the population of Sailkiana?

Sailkiana has a total population of 1,410, including 734 males and 676 females.

How many households are there in Sailkiana?

There are 276 households in Sailkiana.

What is the literacy rate in Sailkiana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sailkiana is 62.77%. Male literacy is 67.44% and female literacy is 57.69%.