Saphi - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Saphi is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Tapahi Tandwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saphi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saphi is 189618. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.22 hectares and falls under the 274407 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Saphi 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 Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saphi

According to the 2011 Census, Saphi village had a total population of 3,142 people, including 1,627 males and 1,515 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.27%, with male literacy at 64.44% and female literacy at 36.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,030.

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

Nearby Villages of Saphi

Saphi 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 Saphi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Saphi. The nearest railway station is Gauri Sriram, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Saphi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Saphi is about 30 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 Saphi

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

Health Facilities in Saphi

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

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