Sahariya Kalan - Colonelganj, Gonda

Sahariya Kalan is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sahariya Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahariya Kalan is 174757. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.34 hectares and falls under the 271503 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Sahariya Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahariya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Sahariya Kalan village had a total population of 3,647 people, including 1,911 males and 1,736 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.59%, with male literacy at 62.86% and female literacy at 33.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 638.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahariya Kalan

Sahariya Kalan 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 Sahariya Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sahariya Kalan. The nearest railway station is Bisheshwarganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Sahariya Kalan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sahariya Kalan 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 Sahariya Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Sahariya Kalan

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

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