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

According to the 2011 Census, Sanjhwal village had a total population of 1,769 people, including 935 males and 834 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.09%, with male literacy at 64.03% and female literacy at 47.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sanjhwal