Sahaspura - Bahanaga, Balasore

Sahaspura is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Sahaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahaspura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahaspura is 393960. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sahaspura

According to the 2011 Census, Sahaspura village had a total population of 2,535 people, including 1,294 males and 1,241 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.17%, with male literacy at 85.16% and female literacy at 72.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahaspura

Sahaspura 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 Sahaspura

Sahaspura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sahaspura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sahaspura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahaspura

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

Health Facilities in Sahaspura

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

FAQs about Sahaspura