Sakana - Mathura

Sakana is a village situated in the Mathura tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Mathura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sakna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakana is 124311. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.86 hectares and falls under the 281201 pincode. Mathura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sakana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goverdhan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakana

According to the 2011 Census, Sakana village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 633 males and 486 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 768 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 60.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakana

Sakana 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 Sakana

Sakana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mora, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathura to Sakana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Sakana is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakana

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

Health Facilities in Sakana

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

FAQs about Sakana