Saheri - Ghazipur

Saheri is a village situated in the Ghazipur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Ghazipur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Saheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saheri is 205153. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.96 hectares and falls under the 233302 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Saheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghazipur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Saheri

As per Census 2011, Saheri village has a total population of 5,550 people, consisting of 2,984 males and 2,566 females. The village has 902 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 794 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,272 literate and 2,278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5502,9842,566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794437357
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,175631544
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population3,2722,0411,231
Illiterate Population2,2789431,335

Nearby Villages of Saheri

Saheri 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)
KarailaNorth-West1.17 km
AwakarpurSouth-East1.35 km
AkunhspurSouth-East1.60 km
RathauliNorth1.95 km
KundipurNorth-West2.05 km
Sarai SarifNorth2.06 km
Kusumhi KalanSouth2.08 km
Rampur SaheriSouth2.20 km
RewasaWest2.36 km
DhituaSouth-East2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saheri

Saheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saheri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Saheri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Saheri is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saheri

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

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

FAQs about Saheri

Where is Saheri located?

Saheri village is located in Ghazipur Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saheri?

Saheri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saheri?

The pincode of Saheri is 233302.

What is the population of Saheri?

Saheri has a total population of 5,550, including 2,984 males and 2,566 females.

How many households are there in Saheri?

There are 902 households in Saheri.

What is the literacy rate in Saheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saheri is 58.95%. Male literacy is 68.40% and female literacy is 47.97%.