Sanjhwal - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Sanjhwal is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Sanjhwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjhwal is 173618. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.32 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sanjhwal

As per Census 2011, Sanjhwal village has a total population of 1,769 people, consisting of 935 males and 834 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,769935834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)389201188
Scheduled Castes (SC)21712691
Literate Population774470304
Illiterate Population995465530

Nearby Villages of Sanjhwal

Sanjhwal 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)
Nathai DihSouth-West1.54 km
DhandharaNorth-West2.07 km
Chatur NagarEast2.12 km
RahmarwaNorth2.14 km
Chauhattar KhurdNorth-East2.47 km
Dulhin DihNorth-East2.61 km
Jamuni KalanSouth-East2.62 km
NachauraWest2.68 km
JagdeeshpurSouth2.78 km
Motipur KudhawaaSouth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanjhwal

Sanjhwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Sanjhwal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Sanjhwal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanjhwal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sanjhwal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sanjhwal

Where is Sanjhwal located?

Sanjhwal village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanjhwal?

Sanjhwal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sanjhwal?

The pincode of Sanjhwal is 271201.

What is the population of Sanjhwal?

Sanjhwal has a total population of 1,769, including 935 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Sanjhwal?

There are 248 households in Sanjhwal.

What is the literacy rate in Sanjhwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanjhwal is 43.75%. Male literacy is 50.27% and female literacy is 36.45%.