Sakaraula - Bhanpur, Basti

Sakaraula is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Baheria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakaraula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakaraula is 178904. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 272182 pincode.

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

Population of Sakaraula

According to the 2011 Census, Sakaraula village had a total population of 145 people, including 74 males and 71 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 62.26% and female literacy at 38.18%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1457471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372116
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population543321
Illiterate Population914150

Nearby Villages of Sakaraula

Sakaraula 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)
Deo RaharaNorth-East0.56 km
NiyamatpurNorth-East1.07 km
AghariyaWest1.08 km
KarnipurNorth-East1.18 km
SidhauniNorth-West1.19 km
ChandokhaEast1.49 km
Hatha KhurdNorth1.62 km
RaghunathpurSouth-East1.69 km
ChamaruhaNorth-West1.80 km
SidhavniNorth-West1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakaraula

Sakaraula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Sakaraula is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakaraula

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

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

Health Facilities in Sakaraula

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

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

FAQs about Sakaraula

Where is Sakaraula located?

Sakaraula village is located in Bhanpur Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakaraula?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakaraula is Baheria.

What is the pincode of Sakaraula?

The pincode of Sakaraula is 272182.

What is the population of Sakaraula?

Sakaraula had a total population of 145, including 74 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Sakaraula?

Sakaraula had 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sakaraula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakaraula was 50.00%. Male literacy was 62.26% and female literacy was 38.18%.