Sakatpur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Sakatpur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sakatpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakatpur is 175040. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.92 hectares and falls under the 271504 pincode. Karnailganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Sakatpur 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 Sakatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sakatpur village had a total population of 1,801 people, including 900 males and 901 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.57%, with male literacy at 59.76% and female literacy at 41.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakatpur

Sakatpur 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 Sakatpur

Sakatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnailganj to Sakatpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sakatpur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakatpur

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

Health Facilities in Sakatpur

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

FAQs about Sakatpur