Sakrawan - Gauriganj, Amethi

Sakrawan is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Gauriganj and around 46 km from Sultanpur. Sakrawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakrawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakrawan is 169261. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.41 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Gauriganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sakrawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakrawan

According to the 2011 Census, Sakrawan village had a total population of 1,322 people, including 670 males and 652 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.52%, with male literacy at 63.37% and female literacy at 41.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sakrawan

Sakrawan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sakrawan

Public transport in the Sakrawan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauriganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauriganj to Sakrawan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Sakrawan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakrawan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sakrawan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sakrawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sakrawan village are given below:

FAQs about Sakrawan