Sahjaura - Colonelganj, Gonda

Sahjaura is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Lohangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahjaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahjaura is 175097. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.68 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sahjaura

According to the 2011 Census, Sahjaura village had a total population of 657 people, including 338 males and 319 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahjaura

Sahjaura 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 Sahjaura

Sahjaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kathola, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Sahjaura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sahjaura is about 23 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 Sahjaura

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

Health Facilities in Sahjaura

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

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