Sahijwar - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Sahijwar is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sahijwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahijwar is 178117. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.22 hectares and falls under the 272193 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sahijwar

As per Census 2011, Sahijwar village has a total population of 1,046 people, consisting of 506 males and 540 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 330 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,046506540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)239113126
Scheduled Castes (SC)330157173
Literate Population459294165
Illiterate Population587212375

Nearby Villages of Sahijwar

Sahijwar 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)
HatwaNorth-West1.21 km
Mahtinia KhurdaSouth1.27 km
Kusmhitaivabpur JiginaSouth-East1.29 km
Bhanpur MarhaEast1.32 km
Harna KhuriSouth-West1.36 km
GarawarNorth1.58 km
PatnaNorth-West1.92 km
HathparaNorth-East2.10 km
BargadwaEast2.18 km
Kathautia GokulSouth-West2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahijwar

Sahijwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sahijwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sahijwar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahijwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sahijwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sahijwar

Where is Sahijwar located?

Sahijwar village is located in Domariyaganj Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahijwar?

Sahijwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahijwar?

The pincode of Sahijwar is 272193.

What is the population of Sahijwar?

Sahijwar has a total population of 1,046, including 506 males and 540 females.

How many households are there in Sahijwar?

There are 143 households in Sahijwar.

What is the literacy rate in Sahijwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahijwar is 43.88%. Male literacy is 58.10% and female literacy is 30.56%.