Bhagaura - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Bhagaura is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Bhaghaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagaura is 185236. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.22 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Sahjanwa is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bhagaura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagaura village had a total population of 2,136 people, including 1,125 males and 1,011 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 62.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagaura

Bhagaura 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 Bhagaura

Bhagaura 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 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahjanwa to Bhagaura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Bhagaura is about 24 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 Bhagaura

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

Health Facilities in Bhagaura

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

FAQs about Bhagaura