Where is Sakou (68) village located?
Sakou (68) is in Shahpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sakou (68) Village
Sakou (68) is an inhabited village in Shahpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009418, the Census 2011 record lists 1,134 people in 247 households and the reported area is 120.28 hectares. The local references include Rait CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kangra at about 20 km.
Village Code009418
Population1,134
Households247
Area120.28 hectares
Nearest TownKangra
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sakou (68)
- Census Village Code
- 009418
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Kangra
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shahpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00098
- CD Block
- Rait
- Households
- 247
- Population
- 1,134
- Male Population
- 564
- Female Population
- 570
- Sex Ratio
- 1,010.64
- Area
- 120.28 hectares
- Area
- 1.2 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kangra
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176222
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sakou (68) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,134 people, 120.28 hectares of reported area and Kangra as the nearest town reference for Sakou (68), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sakou (68) falls under Shahpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 009418.
- The record lists 1,134 people living in 247 households.
- The reported village area is 120.28 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kangra.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density942.8 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.43%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share83.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sakou (68) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009418 and Rait CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00098
- Village Census Code
- 009418
- CD Block Code
- 0015
- CD Block Name
- Rait
Location and Distance
Kangra is the nearest town listed for Sakou (68), about 20 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shahpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Dharmsala
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 24 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kangra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Kangra
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 120.28 hectares
- Area
- 1.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,134 people in 247 households, with 564 male residents and 570 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 25.93% and ST share is 12.43% for Sakou (68). Population density works out to about 942.8 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 247
- Total Population
- 1,134
- Male Population
- 564
- Female Population
- 570
- Sex Ratio
- 1,010.64
- Average Household Size
- 4.59
- SC Population
- 294
- SC Male Population
- 138
- SC Female Population
- 156
- SC Population Share
- 25.93
- ST Population
- 141
- ST Male Population
- 81
- ST Female Population
- 60
- ST Population Share
- 12.43
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sakou (68). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sakou (68) include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.33 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sakou (68) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sakou (68) include ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sakou (68) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sakou (68) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 78.48 hectares and irrigated land is 65.51 hectares (83.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 4.68 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.64
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3.97 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 16.18 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 78.48
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 12.97 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 65.51
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 65.51 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sakou (68) village in?
Sakou (68) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Sakou (68) village in?
Sakou (68) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Sakou (68) under?
Sakou (68) comes under Shahpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sakou (68)?
The Census village code of Sakou (68) is 009418.
What is the population of Sakou (68) village?
The village record lists 1,134 people and 247 households for Sakou (68).
How many households are in Sakou (68) village?
The village record lists 247 households for Sakou (68).
What is the male and female population of Sakou (68)?
The record lists 564 male residents and 570 female residents for Sakou (68).
What is the sex ratio of Sakou (68) village?
The sex ratio of Sakou (68) is 1,010.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sakou (68) village?
The reported geographical area of Sakou (68) is 120.28 hectares.
What is the population density of Sakou (68) village?
The approximate population density of Sakou (68) is 942.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sakou (68)?
The nearest town listed for Sakou (68) is Kangra, about 20 km away.
How far is Sakou (68) from the district headquarters?
Sakou (68) is about 24 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sakou (68) from the sub-district headquarters?
Sakou (68) is about 6 km from Shahpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sakou (68)?
For Sakou (68), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 78.48 hectares and irrigated land is 65.51 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sakou (68).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sakou (68).
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sakou (68).