Sakarsi - Derapur, Kanpur Dehat

Sakarsi is a village situated in the Derapur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dera Pur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Jagdishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakarsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakarsi is 149042. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.18 hectares and falls under the 209301 pincode. Jhijhak is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sakarsi 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 Rasulabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakarsi

According to the 2011 Census, Sakarsi village had a total population of 315 people, including 160 males and 155 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.59%, with male literacy at 69.78% and female literacy at 54.96%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakarsi

Sakarsi 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 Sakarsi

Sakarsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Sakarsi

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

FAQs about Sakarsi