Sakani - Kalsi, Dehradun

Sakani is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Sakni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakani is 044888. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.12 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Sakani

As per Census 2011, Sakani village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 172 males and 154 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 261 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakani

Sakani 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 Sakani

Sakani 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 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Sakani is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Sakani is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakani

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

Health Facilities in Sakani

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

FAQs about Sakani