Sahinwar - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Sahinwar is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Chandava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahinwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahinwar is 176016. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.51 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sahinwar

As per Census 2011, Sahinwar village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 329 males and 317 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population646329317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1205664
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246262
Literate Population354220134
Illiterate Population292109183

Nearby Villages of Sahinwar

Sahinwar 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)
AkheraiyaSouth-West0.55 km
Imiliya SumaliEast0.86 km
UtaraulaWest1.50 km
ChandawaNorth-East1.58 km
BohaliNorth-West1.60 km
GaneshpurEast1.76 km
Siswa BuzurgSouth-West2.05 km
JhingahaSouth-West2.24 km
PanariyaSouth2.42 km
MohankolaNorth-East2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahinwar

Sahinwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 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 Siddharthnagar to Sahinwar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sahinwar is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahinwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sahinwar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sahinwar 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Sahinwar

Where is Sahinwar located?

Sahinwar village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahinwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahinwar is Chandava.

What is the pincode of Sahinwar?

The pincode of Sahinwar is 272201.

What is the population of Sahinwar?

Sahinwar has a total population of 646, including 329 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Sahinwar?

There are 99 households in Sahinwar.

What is the literacy rate in Sahinwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahinwar is 54.80%. Male literacy is 66.87% and female literacy is 42.27%.