Sisai - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Sisai 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 33 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Sisai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sisai is 185094. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.12 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sisai

As per Census 2011, Sisai village has a total population of 1,219 people, consisting of 593 males and 626 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 326 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sisai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,219593626
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18279103
Scheduled Castes (SC)326156170
Literate Population743445298
Illiterate Population476148328

Nearby Villages of Sisai

Sisai 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Baghnagar GolhiaWest0.85 km
RaghunathpurNorth1.33 km
ManjhariaNorth-East1.68 km
KaratahariNorth-West1.80 km
JaswalNorth-East1.81 km
EkamaSouth-East2.19 km
MatiariSouth-West2.47 km
Kusmha KalaSouth2.65 km
RajabariEast2.68 km
TurkwaliaSouth-East2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sisai

Sisai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 22.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Sisai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Sisai is about 33 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 Sisai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sisai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sisai

Where is Sisai located?

Sisai village is located in Sahjanwa Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sisai?

Sisai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sisai?

The pincode of Sisai is 273209.

What is the population of Sisai?

Sisai has a total population of 1,219, including 593 males and 626 females.

How many households are there in Sisai?

There are 209 households in Sisai.

What is the literacy rate in Sisai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sisai is 60.95%. Male literacy is 75.04% and female literacy is 47.60%.