Sasni
| Sasni | |
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| town | |
 Sasni
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| Coordinates: 27°43′N 78°05′E / 27.72°N 78.08°ECoordinates: 27°43′N 78°05′E / 27.72°N 78.08°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Hathras |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 12,943 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Sasni is a town and a nagar panchayat in Hathras district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
As of 2001[update] 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.
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. One of the village under Sasni is Bhojgarhi which is situated at a distance of 3 km. Just like any other typical UP villages, economy of Bhojgarhi also hovers around agriculture. Situation of water table in the village is cause of great concern. All the water wells of village have been closed. Main source is tube-wells and boarings. Lone pond of village i.e.Pokhar, lying neglected and polluted with sewage water. Village has no organised drainage plan. There are immense opportunities to provide life to this beautiful village. Village authorities and villagers have been realising the importance dying natural resources. However, anything concrete is yet to come on ground.
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