Madar - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Madar is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Maadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madar is 185103. The village covers a total geographical area of 445 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Madar

According to the 2011 Census, Madar village had a total population of 3,768 people, including 1,923 males and 1,845 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.47%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 46.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Madar

Madar 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 Madar

Madar 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 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Madar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Madar is about 28 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 Madar

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

Health Facilities in Madar

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

FAQs about Madar