Kant - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Kant is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Maat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kant is 185076. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.18 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Kant

Kant 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 Kant

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kant. The nearest railway station is Kauriaa Jungle, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Kant is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kant

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

Health Facilities in Kant

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

FAQs about Kant