Shakha - Sirathu, Kaushambi

Shakha is a village situated in the Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirathu and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Kaushambi. Shakha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakha is 160004. The village covers a total geographical area of 649.6 hectares and falls under the 212217 pincode.

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

Population of Shakha

As per Census 2011, Shakha village has a total population of 4,733 people, consisting of 2,555 males and 2,178 females. The village has 734 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 724 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,492 literate and 2,241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakha

Shakha 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 Shakha

Shakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Athsarai, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kaushambi to Shakha is about 23 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 Shakha

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

Health Facilities in Shakha

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

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