Sabhawala - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Sabhawala is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Vikasnagar and around 30 km from Dehradun. Sabhawala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sabhawala is 045033. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 248197 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sabhawala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sabhawala

As per Census 2011, Sabhawala village has a total population of 4,872 people, consisting of 2,543 males and 2,329 females. The village has 877 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 833 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,672 literate and 2,200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8722,5432,329
Child Population (0–6 yrs)833427406
Scheduled Castes (SC)509266243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,320678642
Literate Population2,6721,5631,109
Illiterate Population2,2009801,220

Nearby Villages of Sabhawala

Sabhawala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiparpurWest1.60 km
IndripurNorth-East1.71 km
PeerwalaSouth-West1.76 km
JatowalaNorth-West2.03 km
KalyanpurSouth-East2.15 km
Lakshmi PurEast2.17 km
Sahas PurNorth-East2.46 km
MajriNorth-West2.89 km
Rampur KalaEast3.58 km
Khushal PurNorth3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sabhawala

Sabhawala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Sabhawala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Sabhawala is about 30 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 Sabhawala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sabhawala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sabhawala

Where is Sabhawala located?

Sabhawala village is located in Vikas Nagar Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sabhawala?

Sabhawala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sabhawala?

The pincode of Sabhawala is 248197.

What is the population of Sabhawala?

Sabhawala has a total population of 4,872, including 2,543 males and 2,329 females.

How many households are there in Sabhawala?

There are 877 households in Sabhawala.

What is the literacy rate in Sabhawala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sabhawala is 54.84%. Male literacy is 61.46% and female literacy is 47.62%.