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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Sahanipur village has a total population of 1,372 people, consisting of 734 males and 638 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 940 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,372734638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478067
Scheduled Castes (SC)390206184
Literate Population940566374
Illiterate Population432168264

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
FirojpurWest1.09 km
HelauliNorth-West1.27 km
RautapurEast1.61 km
Bairuwa Mu.South-East1.68 km
Rampur Kalan Mu.South-West1.99 km
Mathurpur Aht.West2.05 km
Ralpur Aht.East2.38 km
DafpuraWest2.61 km
Mathurpur Mu.North-West2.65 km
KanjasNorth-East2.70 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sahanipur

Where is Sahanipur located?

Sahanipur village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahanipur?

Sahanipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahanipur?

The pincode of Sahanipur is 229216.

What is the population of Sahanipur?

Sahanipur has a total population of 1,372, including 734 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Sahanipur?

There are 238 households in Sahanipur.

What is the literacy rate in Sahanipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahanipur is 68.51%. Male literacy is 77.11% and female literacy is 58.62%.