Sahiya - Chakrata, Dehradun

Sahiya is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Sahiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahiya is 044662. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.34 hectares and falls under the 248196 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Sahiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahiya

As per Census 2011, Sahiya village has a total population of 197 people, consisting of 129 males and 68 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 527 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 77 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahiya

Sahiya 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 Sahiya

Sahiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun 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 Chakrata to Sahiya is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Sahiya is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahiya

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

Health Facilities in Sahiya

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

FAQs about Sahiya