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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sahijwar village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 506 males and 540 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.88%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 39.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sahijwar