Sahijana - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Sahijana is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Phulpur and around 45 km from Azamgarh. Sahijana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahijana is 195080. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.03 hectares and falls under the 223226 pincode. Phulpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sahijana

According to the 2011 Census, Sahijana village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 838 males and 840 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.82%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahijana

Sahijana 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 Sahijana

Public transport in the Sahijana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulpur to Sahijana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sahijana is about 45 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 Sahijana

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

Health Facilities in Sahijana

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

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