Elevation 181 m Local time Thursday 7:04 AM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Population 12,943 (2001) | |
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Weather 20°C, Wind NE at 2 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
Sasni is a town and a nagar panchayat in Hathras district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Map of Sasni, Uttar Pradesh
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Sasni had a population of 12,943. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sasni has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 56%. In Sasni, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Overview
Sasni is known for its production of crops and vegetables, notably mangoes, guava and bura.
Sasni is approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Aligarh City, 34 kilometres (21 mi) from Khair City and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the nearest major town of Hathras.
The town is home to the Sasni Qila Mens (Sasni Fort) built by the Jat ruler Raja Pahup Singh.
Glass factories including Khanderwal Glass and Ajanta Glass are located in Sasni as are the Kisan Oil Mill and the Shalimar Mill. Since 1981 Khandelwal Glass Works has been one of the largest manufacturers of Codd-necked glass bottles for Banta soda.
The Navin Sabji Mandi, a large fruit and vegetable market is situated on Hathras road.