Sahaspur - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Sahaspur is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Sahaspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahaspur is 434154. The village covers a total geographical area of 991.04 hectares and falls under the 496242 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahaspur village had a total population of 1,589 people, including 786 males and 803 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 77.46% and female literacy at 55.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,252.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Sahaspur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Sahaspur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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