Sekhuiya - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Sekhuiya is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sekhuiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhuiya is 176332. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.4 hectares and falls under the 272205 pincode. Shohratgarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sekhuiya 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sekhuiya

According to the 2011 Census, Sekhuiya village had a total population of 658 people, including 382 males and 276 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 723 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.52%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 46.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhuiya

Sekhuiya 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 Sekhuiya

Sekhuiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilhia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shohratgarh to Sekhuiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sekhuiya is about 40 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 Sekhuiya

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

Health Facilities in Sekhuiya

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

FAQs about Sekhuiya