Sahnapur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Sahnapur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Meerapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahnapur is 200584. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.95 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sahnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sahnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahnapur village had a total population of 151 people, including 84 males and 67 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 798 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 65.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahnapur

Sahnapur 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 Sahnapur

Sahnapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mihrawan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Sahnapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sahnapur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahnapur

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

Health Facilities in Sahnapur

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

FAQs about Sahnapur