Sakraur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Sakraur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sakraur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakraur is 175125. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.3 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sakraur 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 Colonelganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakraur

According to the 2011 Census, Sakraur village had a total population of 4,559 people, including 2,342 males and 2,217 females, living in 733 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.52%, with male literacy at 63.31% and female literacy at 40.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 664.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakraur

Sakraur 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 Sakraur

Sakraur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Sakraur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sakraur is about 36 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 Sakraur

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

Health Facilities in Sakraur

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

FAQs about Sakraur