Sakmunda

Sakmunda is a village located in Lansdowne tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Lansdowne (tehsildar office) and 79km away from district headquarter Pauri. As per 2009 stats, Sakmunda village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sakmunda unique in its vibrant Lansdowne-Garhwal region. You’ll see Sakmunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sakmunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sakmunda is 047395. The village spans a total geographical area of 84.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246139. Lansdowne is nearest town to Sakmunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sakmunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sakmunda

Population of Sakmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Sakmunda has a total population of about 356, with approximately 179 males and 177 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 51 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.65%, with male literacy at about 86.03% and female literacy near 71.19%. There are around 105 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sakmunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sakmunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sakmunda. As per the 2011 stats, Sakmunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sakmunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Sakmunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sakmunda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakmunda