Sahanipur - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Sahanipur is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Sahanipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahanipur is 144772. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.78 hectares and falls under the 229216 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Sahanipur 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 Sareni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahanipur village had a total population of 1,372 people, including 734 males and 638 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 65.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahanipur

Sahanipur 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 Sahanipur

Sahanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurasti Kalan, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Sahanipur is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahanipur

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

Health Facilities in Sahanipur

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

FAQs about Sahanipur