Sakhan Kalan

Sakhan Kalan is a village located in Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Deoband (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Saharanpur. As per 2009 stats, Sakhan Kalan village is also a gram panchayat.

Sakhan Kalan has its own place in the vibrant Saharanpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sakhan Kalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sakhan Kalan is 110174. The village spans a total geographical area of 404.03 hectares. Saharanpur is nearest town to Sakhan Kalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Sakhan Kalan

Below is a concise population overview of Sakhan Kalan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,801 2,011 1,790
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 565 308 257
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,760 945 815
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,290 1,420 870
Illiterate Population 1,511 591 920

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sakhan Kalan village:

  • The total population of Sakhan Kalan village is around 3,801, including approximately 2,011 males and 1,790 females, with a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 565 children aged 0–6 years in Sakhan Kalan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sakhan Kalan village has 1,760 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sakhan Kalan village is about 60.25%, with male literacy at 70.61% and female literacy at 48.60%.
  • There are around 677 households in Sakhan Kalan village.

Connectivity of Sakhan Kalan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sakhan Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Sakhan Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sakhan Kalan

Knowing the nearby villages of Sakhan Kalan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sakhan Kalan.

Nanhera Aasa Jalalpur Urf Majri Kheri Aasa Kharanja Ahmadpur Megh Rajpur Sakhan Khurd Bastam Sultanpur Rastam Rajupur Urf Rampur Dival Heri

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakhan Kalan

Where is Sakhan Kalan located?
Sakhan Kalan village is situated in Deoband Tehsil, within the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sakhan Kalan?
Sakhan Kalan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sakhan Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sakhan Kalan is 3,801, with 2,011 males and 1,790 females.
How many households are there in Sakhan Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sakhan Kalan village has a total of 677 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sakhan Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sakhan Kalan is 60.25%. The male literacy rate is 70.61%, while the female literacy rate is 48.60%.