Saskaur - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Saskaur is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Saskaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saskaur is 038447. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 140117 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

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

Population of Saskaur

According to the 2011 Census, Saskaur village had a total population of 849 people, including 422 males and 427 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.18%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 74.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Saskaur

Saskaur 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 Saskaur

Saskaur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Saskaur is about 29 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 Saskaur

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

Health Facilities in Saskaur

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

FAQs about Saskaur