Saripur - Gauriganj, Amethi

Saripur is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Gauriganj and around 48 km from Sultanpur. Sari Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saripur is 169263. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.22 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Gauriganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Saripur 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 Saripur

According to the 2011 Census, Saripur village had a total population of 895 people, including 463 males and 432 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.07%, with male literacy at 62.03% and female literacy at 43.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Saripur

Saripur 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 Saripur

Saripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauriganj to Saripur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Saripur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saripur

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

Health Facilities in Saripur

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

FAQs about Saripur