Sakhan Khurd - Deoband, Saharanpur

Sakhan Khurd is a village situated in the Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoband and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Sakhan Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhan Khurd is 110175. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.05 hectares and falls under the 247554 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sakhan Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur maniharan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saharanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakhan Khurd

As per Census 2011, Sakhan Khurd village has a total population of 2,564 people, consisting of 1,351 males and 1,213 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 367 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,726 literate and 838 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sakhan Khurd are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sakhan Khurd

Sakhan Khurd 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 Sakhan Khurd

Sakhan Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talheri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Sakhan Khurd is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Sakhan Khurd is about 39 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 Sakhan Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Sakhan Khurd

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

FAQs about Sakhan Khurd