Sahjaur - Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar, Chandauli

Sahjaur is a village situated in the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Chandauli and around 18 km from Chandauli. Sahjaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahjaur is 207316. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 232101 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sahjaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mughalsarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahjaur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahjaur village had a total population of 3,674 people, including 1,988 males and 1,686 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.20%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 64.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,055, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahjaur

Sahjaur 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 Sahjaur

Sahjaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mughal Sarai Marshaling Yard, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Sahjaur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Sahjaur is about 18 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 Sahjaur

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

Health Facilities in Sahjaur

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

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