Sakaraura - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Sakaraura is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Dhekarahi Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakaraura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakaraura is 176077. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.92 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sakaraura 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 Sakaraura

As per Census 2011, Sakaraura village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 353 males and 366 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719353366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528567
Scheduled Castes (SC)255125130
Literate Population299186113
Illiterate Population420167253

Nearby Villages of Sakaraura

Sakaraura 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)
Khajuriya GarviEast0.89 km
Dhekahari BuzurgSouth1.41 km
MishrouliyaNorth-East1.45 km
SirsihwaWest1.52 km
Dhekahri KhurdSouth-West1.57 km
Dudhawaniya KhurdEast1.82 km
Jiya BhariNorth-East2.09 km
GobriWest2.39 km
Dhankhara PurwaSouth-West2.42 km
Mahadewa KhurdSouth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakaraura

Sakaraura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Sakaraura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sakaraura 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 Sakaraura

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

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

Health Facilities in Sakaraura

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

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

FAQs about Sakaraura

Where is Sakaraura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sakaraura?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakaraura is Dhekarahi Khurd.

What is the pincode of Sakaraura?

The pincode of Sakaraura is 272201.

What is the population of Sakaraura?

Sakaraura has a total population of 719, including 353 males and 366 females.

How many households are there in Sakaraura?

There are 113 households in Sakaraura.

What is the literacy rate in Sakaraura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakaraura is 41.59%. Male literacy is 52.69% and female literacy is 30.87%.