Sahajpur - Gairatganj, Raisen

Sahajpur is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sahajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahajpur is 483918. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.15 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sahajpur

As per Census 2011, Sahajpur village has a total population of 281 people, consisting of 149 males and 132 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population281149132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542826
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186058
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462521
Literate Population1639271
Illiterate Population1185761

Nearby Villages of Sahajpur

Sahajpur 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)
Pipaliya NeksaSouth-East1.10 km
TijalpurNorth1.18 km
PatiSouth1.45 km
MankapurWest1.89 km
KesaliSouth-East2.05 km
BodraSouth-West2.62 km
Bamhori GhatSouth-East2.82 km
RampuragarhiSouth-West2.99 km
PaingawanNorth3.10 km
KadhaiyaWest3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahajpur

Sahajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Gairatganj to Sahajpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sahajpur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sahajpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sahajpur

Where is Sahajpur located?

Sahajpur village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahajpur?

Sahajpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahajpur?

The pincode of Sahajpur is 464884.

What is the population of Sahajpur?

Sahajpur has a total population of 281, including 149 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Sahajpur?

There are 70 households in Sahajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sahajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahajpur is 58.01%. Male literacy is 61.74% and female literacy is 53.79%.