Sakhi - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Sakhi is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Sakhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhi is 185022. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.3 hectares and falls under the 273165 pincode. Pipiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Sakhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sakhi

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhi village had a total population of 2,306 people, including 1,148 males and 1,158 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.90%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 43.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhi

Sakhi 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 Sakhi

Sakhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Peppeganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipiganj to Sakhi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Sakhi is about 34 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 Sakhi

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

Health Facilities in Sakhi

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

FAQs about Sakhi