Sainsa - Chakrata, Dehradun

Sainsa is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Sainj Bamtad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sainsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sainsa is 044694. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.46 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sainsa

As per Census 2011, Sainsa village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 128 males and 95 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 742 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sainsa

Sainsa 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 Sainsa

Sainsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Sainsa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Sainsa is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sainsa

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

Health Facilities in Sainsa

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

FAQs about Sainsa