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

According to the 2011 Census, Sahnaul village had a total population of 4,184 people, including 2,202 males and 1,982 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.54%, with male literacy at 64.34% and female literacy at 39.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,122.

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 Population4,1842,2021,982
Child Population (0–6 yrs)705385320
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,122584538
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 4,184, including 2,202 males and 1,982 females.

How many households are there in Sahnaul?

Sahnaul had 723 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sahnaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahnaul was 52.54%. Male literacy was 64.34% and female literacy was 39.65%.