Sahni - Rudauli, Ayodhya

Sahni is a village situated in the Rudauli tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Rudauli and around 46 km from Faizabad. Sahani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahni is 165719. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.32 hectares and falls under the 224116 pincode. Rudauli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sahni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahni

According to the 2011 Census, Sahni village had a total population of 1,028 people, including 531 males and 497 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 67.74% and female literacy at 47.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,028531497
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1799782
Scheduled Castes (SC)230118112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population493294199
Illiterate Population535237298

Nearby Villages of Sahni

Sahni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhitauraNorth1.08 km
SidhaunaSouth-East1.27 km
MohammadpurlalSouth1.58 km
RauzagaonSouth-West1.60 km
IchauliaWest1.85 km
AmrautiNorth-East2.04 km
DanyalpurNorth-East2.04 km
KurhasadatSouth-East2.24 km
Sarai AhmadNorth-West2.40 km
DasrathmauEast2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahni

Sahni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rauzagaon, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudauli to Sahni is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Sahni 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 Sahni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sahni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sahni

Where is Sahni located?

Sahni village is located in Rudauli Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sahni?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahni is Sahani.

What is the pincode of Sahni?

The pincode of Sahni is 224116.

What is the population of Sahni?

Sahni had a total population of 1,028, including 531 males and 497 females.

How many households are there in Sahni?

Sahni had 194 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sahni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahni was 58.07%. Male literacy was 67.74% and female literacy was 47.95%.