Sakari - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur

Sakari is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Sakari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakari is 186579. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.56 hectares and falls under the 273016 pincode. Bansgaon is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Sakari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sakari

According to the 2011 Census, Sakari village had a total population of 861 people, including 405 males and 456 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.47%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 65.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakari

Sakari 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 Sakari

Sakari 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 Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansgaon to Sakari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Sakari is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakari

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

Health Facilities in Sakari

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

FAQs about Sakari