Sakat Pur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Sakat Pur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sakatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakat Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakat Pur is 194841. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.91 hectares and falls under the 223225 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sakat Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Sakat Pur village had a total population of 1,351 people, including 659 males and 692 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 70.57% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakat Pur

Sakat Pur 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 Sakat Pur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sakat Pur. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Sakat Pur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sakat Pur 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 Sakat Pur

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

Health Facilities in Sakat Pur

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

FAQs about Sakat Pur