Sahijana - Shahabad, Hardoi

Sahijana is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahabad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Sahijana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahijana is 139394. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.02 hectares and falls under the 241125 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Sahijana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahijana

As per Census 2011, Sahijana village has a total population of 2,390 people, consisting of 1,291 males and 1,099 females. The village has 529 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 399 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,069 literate and 1,321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 616 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3901,2911,099
Child Population (0–6 yrs)399232167
Scheduled Castes (SC)616319297
Literate Population1,069706363
Illiterate Population1,321585736

Nearby Villages of Sahijana

Sahijana 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)
KorigawanEast2.07 km
Mahmoodpur KhurdNorth-East2.13 km
Koochi KheraNorth2.19 km
BandrahaNorth-East2.73 km
Bhogipur GrantSouth-West2.80 km
Bhogipursewa RamNorth2.85 km
SaravarNorth-East3.61 km
RariNorth-West3.62 km
ParaSouth3.80 km
NagariaNorth-West3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahijana

Sahijana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jung Bahadurgnj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Shahabad to Sahijana is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Sahijana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahijana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sahijana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sahijana

Where is Sahijana located?

Sahijana village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahijana?

Sahijana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahijana?

The pincode of Sahijana is 241125.

What is the population of Sahijana?

Sahijana has a total population of 2,390, including 1,291 males and 1,099 females.

How many households are there in Sahijana?

There are 529 households in Sahijana.

What is the literacy rate in Sahijana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahijana is 44.73%. Male literacy is 54.69% and female literacy is 33.03%.