Onawal - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Onawal is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Onawal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Onawal is 207145. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Onawal 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Onawal

According to the 2011 Census, Onawal village had a total population of 1,975 people, including 1,018 males and 957 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.30%, with male literacy at 85.50% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 790.

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

Nearby Villages of Onawal

Onawal 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 Onawal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Onawal. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Ashram, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Onawal

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

Health Facilities in Onawal

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

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