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

As per Census 2011, Prayagpur village has a total population of 271 people, consisting of 141 males and 130 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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