Shakhdadbabu - Khajni, Gorakhpur

Shakhdadbabu is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Shakhdad Babu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakhdadbabu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakhdadbabu is 186779. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.37 hectares and falls under the 273406 pincode. Khajni is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Shakhdadbabu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shakhdadbabu

According to the 2011 Census, Shakhdadbabu village had a total population of 794 people, including 405 males and 389 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.51%, with male literacy at 70.77% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakhdadbabu

Shakhdadbabu 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 Shakhdadbabu

Shakhdadbabu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sahjanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khajni to Shakhdadbabu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Shakhdadbabu is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakhdadbabu

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

Health Facilities in Shakhdadbabu

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

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