Sahasram - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Sahasram is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Singhpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahasram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahasram is 186120. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.02 hectares and falls under the 273413 pincode. Mundera Bazar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sahasram

According to the 2011 Census, Sahasram village had a total population of 857 people, including 412 males and 445 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.48%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 55.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahasram

Sahasram 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 Sahasram

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sahasram. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundera Bazar to Sahasram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Sahasram is about 40 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 Sahasram

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

Health Facilities in Sahasram

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

FAQs about Sahasram