Sahijanpur - Pratapgarh

Sahijanpur is a village situated in the Pratapgarh tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sadar and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Sahijanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahijanpur is 158911. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.28 hectares and falls under the 230402 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sahijanpur

As per Census 2011, Sahijanpur village has a total population of 1,928 people, consisting of 982 males and 946 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,196 literate and 732 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,928982946
Child Population (0–6 yrs)285150135
Scheduled Castes (SC)407208199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331914
Literate Population1,196717479
Illiterate Population732265467

Nearby Villages of Sahijanpur

Sahijanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SubarniSouth-West1.03 km
HariharpurEast1.33 km
LakhapurWest1.48 km
AkorhiaNorth-West1.65 km
ChaghaipurSouth-East1.70 km
GalhanpurNorth-East1.79 km
MadaipurSouth1.93 km
BhagwanpurWest2.08 km
BahrapurSouth-West2.13 km
Sarai RajaSouth-East2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahijanpur

Sahijanpur 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 Bishnathganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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

Banking and Postal Services in Sahijanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sahijanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sahijanpur

Where is Sahijanpur located?

Sahijanpur village is located in Pratapgarh Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahijanpur?

Sahijanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahijanpur?

The pincode of Sahijanpur is 230402.

What is the population of Sahijanpur?

Sahijanpur has a total population of 1,928, including 982 males and 946 females.

How many households are there in Sahijanpur?

There are 343 households in Sahijanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sahijanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahijanpur is 62.03%. Male literacy is 73.01% and female literacy is 50.63%.