Sahaspur - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Sahaspur is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Sahaspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahaspur is 440562. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.01 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahaspur village had a total population of 695 people, including 346 males and 349 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 62.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Sahaspur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Sahaspur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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