Sasha - Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa

Sasha is a village situated in the Pamgarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Pamgarh and around 45 km from Janjgir. Sasaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasha is 437048. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.52 hectares and falls under the 495554 pincode. Rahaud is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sasha

As per Census 2011, Sasha village has a total population of 3,163 people, consisting of 1,496 males and 1,667 females. The village has 695 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,034 literate and 1,129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 400 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1631,4961,667
Child Population (0–6 yrs)454244210
Scheduled Castes (SC)400164236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1929696
Literate Population2,0341,096938
Illiterate Population1,129400729

Nearby Villages of Sasha

Sasha 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)
SirriEast1.55 km
Kewatadih(tanger)South-West2.05 km
KhairadihSouth-East2.20 km
SuklabhathaSouth-East2.32 km
HirriNorth-East2.62 km
BohardihNorth-West2.98 km
KharkhodSouth-East3.41 km
KosirNorth3.51 km
DhangaonNorth-East4.10 km
SonSouth4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sasha

Sasha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotmi Sonan Hlt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahaud to Sasha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sasha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sasha

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

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

FAQs about Sasha

Where is Sasha located?

Sasha village is located in Pamgarh Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sasha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sasha is Sasaha.

What is the pincode of Sasha?

The pincode of Sasha is 495554.

What is the population of Sasha?

Sasha has a total population of 3,163, including 1,496 males and 1,667 females.

How many households are there in Sasha?

There are 695 households in Sasha.

What is the literacy rate in Sasha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sasha is 64.31%. Male literacy is 73.26% and female literacy is 56.27%.