Sahawan - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Sahawan is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Bikapur and around 32 km from Faizabad. Sahawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahawan is 166679. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.18 hectares and falls under the 224206 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sahawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahawan

As per Census 2011, Sahawan village has a total population of 1,006 people, consisting of 488 males and 518 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 634 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sahawan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sahawan

Sahawan 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 Sahawan

Sahawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Sahawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Sahawan is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahawan

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

Health Facilities in Sahawan

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

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