Saharua - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur

Saharua is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Deokali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saharua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharua is 186582. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.29 hectares and falls under the 273016 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Saharua 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 Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Saharua

According to the 2011 Census, Saharua village had a total population of 300 people, including 140 males and 160 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.06%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Saharua

Saharua 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 Saharua

Saharua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Saharua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Saharua is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saharua

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

Health Facilities in Saharua

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

FAQs about Saharua