Sahajpani - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Sahajpani is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sahajpani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahajpani is 420787. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Sahajpani

According to the 2011 Census, Sahajpani village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 562 males and 653 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.75%, with male literacy at 71.19% and female literacy at 59.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 648.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahajpani

Sahajpani 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 Sahajpani

Sahajpani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Sahajpani is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sahajpani is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahajpani

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

Health Facilities in Sahajpani

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

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