Sahaspur - Rajim, Gariyaband

Sahaspur is a village situated in the Rajim tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Rajim and around 64 km from Raipur. Sahaspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahaspur is 444860. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.27 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sahaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahaspur village had a total population of 979 people, including 476 males and 503 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 86.02% and female literacy at 67.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahaspur

Sahaspur 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 Sahaspur

Sahaspur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Sahaspur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Sahaspur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahaspur

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

Health Facilities in Sahaspur

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

FAQs about Sahaspur