Singha - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur
Singha is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Chandaraon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Singha is 185085. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.7 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Singha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Singha
Singha 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Barna Tikar | North | 0.88 km |
| Chadraw | West | 1.14 km |
| Kant | North-West | 1.36 km |
| Matiara | North-East | 1.57 km |
| Madar | South | 1.66 km |
| Dakhinwa | West | 1.96 km |
| Matiari | North-East | 2.00 km |
| Koharbhar | North | 2.03 km |
| Madhuban Dari | South-West | 2.14 km |
| Mat | West | 2.24 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Singha
Public transport in the Singha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kauriaa Jungle, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Singha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Singha 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 Singha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Singha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Singha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Singha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Singha
Where is Singha located?
Singha village is located in Sahjanwa Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Singha?
The Gram Panchayat of Singha is Chandaraon.
What is the pincode of Singha?
The pincode of Singha is 273209.