Sakhopar - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Sakhopar is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Hata and around 38 km from Kushinagar. Sakhopar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhopar is 188748. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.38 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Kaptanganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sakhopar

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhopar village had a total population of 2,647 people, including 1,345 males and 1,302 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.17%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 54.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 957.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhopar

Sakhopar 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 Sakhopar

Sakhopar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bodarwar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaptanganj to Sakhopar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sakhopar is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhopar

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

Health Facilities in Sakhopar

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

FAQs about Sakhopar