Sapahi - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Sapahi is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sapahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapahi is 202847. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.09 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sapahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sapahi

According to the 2011 Census, Sapahi village had a total population of 1,398 people, including 655 males and 743 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 78.08% and female literacy at 52.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 781.

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

Nearby Villages of Sapahi

Sapahi 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 Sapahi

Sapahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mondh, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Sapahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sapahi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapahi

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

Health Facilities in Sapahi

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

FAQs about Sapahi