Sainj Village Overview
Sainj is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 10 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shainj is the Gram Panchayat for Sainj village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sainj village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sainj is 040736. The village covers a geographical area of 151.45 hectares and has a pincode of 249135. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Sainj
Population & Demographics of Sainj
This section provides population and demographic details of Sainj village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 352 | 179 | 173 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 56 | 20 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 240 | 141 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 112 | 38 | 74 |
Key population details of Sainj village are given below:
- Sainj village is a small village with a total population of around 352, including approximately 179 males and 173 females, with a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 19 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sainj village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.18%.
- There are around 78 households in Sainj village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sainj
Transport facilities help residents of Sainj village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sainj
The following villages are located close to Sainj and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sainj
- Where is Sainj located?
- Sainj village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sainj?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sainj is Shainj (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sainj?
- The pincode of Sainj is 249135.
- What is the population of Sainj?
- Sainj has a total population of 352, including 179 males and 173 females.
- How many households are there in Sainj?
- There are 78 households in Sainj.
- What is the literacy rate in Sainj?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sainj is 68.18%. Male literacy is 78.77% and female literacy is 57.23%.