Sahnaul - Atrauli, Aligarh

Sahnaul is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Sahnaul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahnaul is 122043. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.47 hectares and falls under the 202282 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sahnaul

As per Census 2011, Sahnaul village has a total population of 4,184 people, consisting of 2,202 males and 1,982 females. The village has 723 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 705 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,828 literate and 2,356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1842,2021,982
Child Population (0–6 yrs)705385320
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,122584538
Literate Population1,8281,169659
Illiterate Population2,3561,0331,323

Nearby Villages of Sahnaul

Sahnaul 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)
BidhipurEast1.67 km
BarhauliSouth2.11 km
SimthalaNorth2.18 km
ChalakpurNorth-East2.21 km
JamunaNorth-West2.23 km
KazimabadSouth-West2.24 km
UsmanpurSouth-East2.76 km
SherpurWest2.83 km
SuratgarhEast2.99 km
SindhauraSouth3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahnaul

Sahnaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Sahnaul is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Sahnaul 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 Sahnaul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sahnaul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sahnaul

Where is Sahnaul located?

Sahnaul village is located in Atrauli Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahnaul?

Sahnaul is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahnaul?

The pincode of Sahnaul is 202282.

What is the population of Sahnaul?

Sahnaul has a total population of 4,184, including 2,202 males and 1,982 females.

How many households are there in Sahnaul?

There are 723 households in Sahnaul.

What is the literacy rate in Sahnaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahnaul is 43.69%. Male literacy is 53.09% and female literacy is 33.25%.