Prayagpur - Sagri, Azamgarh

Prayagpur is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sikraura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prayagpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prayagpur is 193401. The village covers a total geographical area of 17.47 hectares and falls under the 276124 pincode. Azamatgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Prayagpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prayagpur village had a total population of 271 people, including 141 males and 130 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.26%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 76.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Prayagpur

Prayagpur 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 Prayagpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Prayagpur. The nearest railway station is Muhammadabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Prayagpur

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

FAQs about Prayagpur