Sapahi - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Sapahi is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bairati Bariyarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapahi is 216102. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sapahi

As per Census 2011, Sapahi village has a total population of 1,209 people, consisting of 637 males and 572 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 807 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,209637572
Child Population (0–6 yrs)219101118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769383
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population402270132
Illiterate Population807367440

Nearby Villages of Sapahi

Sapahi 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)
BelwachakhniWest1.43 km
BariarwaNorth-West1.69 km
KharhatSouth-East2.08 km
BalkahwaNorth2.21 km
ShiunaWest2.53 km
TonwaSouth2.88 km
BairatiNorth3.18 km
BharauliyaSouth-West3.73 km
Tri-bhauniSouth3.76 km
RamauliyaWest3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sapahi

Public transport in the Sapahi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Sapahi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sapahi is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapahi

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

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

Health Facilities in Sapahi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sapahi 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 1-2 km

FAQs about Sapahi

Where is Sapahi located?

Sapahi village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sapahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sapahi is Bairati Bariyarwa.

What is the pincode of Sapahi?

The pincode of Sapahi is 845106.

What is the population of Sapahi?

Sapahi has a total population of 1,209, including 637 males and 572 females.

How many households are there in Sapahi?

There are 226 households in Sapahi.

What is the literacy rate in Sapahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sapahi is 33.25%. Male literacy is 42.39% and female literacy is 23.08%.