Sedha - Dhampur, Bijnor

Sedha is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Sedha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sedha is 113321. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.01 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Bahraur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sedha

As per Census 2011, Sedha village has a total population of 2,481 people, consisting of 1,261 males and 1,220 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 483 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,629 literate and 852 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4811,2611,220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)483241242
Literate Population1,629917712
Illiterate Population852344508

Nearby Villages of Sedha

Sedha 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)
Ibrahimpur LalNorth-West0.81 km
Bharakheri Urf DugriSouth-West1.07 km
SedhiEast1.37 km
Bhara KherimmaSouth1.47 km
MunimpurNorth1.52 km
Mamurpur GaziSouth-West1.60 km
Raipur MalihabadWest1.61 km
JillopurSouth-West1.84 km
Aladinpur KiratSouth2.00 km
Kashmiri AbbunasarpurWest2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sedha

Sedha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Habibwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahraur to Sedha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Sedha is about 38 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 Sedha

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

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

Health Facilities in Sedha

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

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

FAQs about Sedha

Where is Sedha located?

Sedha village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sedha?

Sedha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sedha?

The pincode of Sedha is 246733.

What is the population of Sedha?

Sedha has a total population of 2,481, including 1,261 males and 1,220 females.

How many households are there in Sedha?

There are 360 households in Sedha.

What is the literacy rate in Sedha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sedha is 65.66%. Male literacy is 72.72% and female literacy is 58.36%.