Sahilata - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Sahilata is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Samdama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahilata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahilata is 434225. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.44 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Sahilata 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 Sahilata

According to the 2011 Census, Sahilata village had a total population of 194 people, including 96 males and 98 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.47%, with male literacy at 79.27% and female literacy at 55.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahilata

Sahilata 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 Sahilata

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sahilata. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Sahilata is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Sahilata is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahilata

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

Health Facilities in Sahilata

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

FAQs about Sahilata