Saufatpur - Najibabad, Bijnor

Saufatpur is a village situated in the Najibabad tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Najibabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Sofatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saufatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saufatpur is 111539. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.75 hectares and falls under the 246732 pincode.

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

Population of Saufatpur

As per Census 2011, Saufatpur village has a total population of 2,209 people, consisting of 1,191 males and 1,018 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,234 literate and 975 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2091,1911,018
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370213157
Scheduled Castes (SC)319159160
Literate Population1,234768466
Illiterate Population975423552

Nearby Villages of Saufatpur

Saufatpur 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)
MahamsapurWest0.86 km
ChamraulaEast0.97 km
HarchandpurNorth1.06 km
Lalpur ManSouth-East1.25 km
MayapuriNorth1.32 km
NoorampurEast1.74 km
Rafipur MajraNorth-West1.84 km
Maharaipur ShekhSouth-East1.99 km
TelinangliSouth-West2.08 km
KhanpurNorth2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saufatpur

Saufatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muzzampur Narain, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bijnor to Saufatpur 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 Saufatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saufatpur

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

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

FAQs about Saufatpur

Where is Saufatpur located?

Saufatpur village is located in Najibabad Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saufatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Saufatpur is Sofatpur.

What is the pincode of Saufatpur?

The pincode of Saufatpur is 246732.

What is the population of Saufatpur?

Saufatpur has a total population of 2,209, including 1,191 males and 1,018 females.

How many households are there in Saufatpur?

There are 396 households in Saufatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Saufatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saufatpur is 55.86%. Male literacy is 64.48% and female literacy is 45.78%.