Sailkha - Jaisinghpur, Sultanpur

Sailkha is a village situated in the Jaisinghpur tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Sailkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sailkha is 170327. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.06 hectares and falls under the 228151 pincode. Sultanpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Sailkha 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 Sadar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sultanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sailkha

According to the 2011 Census, Sailkha village had a total population of 2,296 people, including 1,112 males and 1,184 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.23%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 61.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 529.

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

Nearby Villages of Sailkha

Sailkha 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 Sailkha

Sailkha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sultanpur to Sailkha is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sailkha

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

Health Facilities in Sailkha

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

FAQs about Sailkha