Sahaspur - Basta, Balasore

Sahaspur is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Basta and around 38 km from Baleshwar. Mukuliasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahaspur is 392502. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahaspur village had a total population of 63 people, including 31 males and 32 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.45%, with male literacy at 42.86% and female literacy at 8.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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 Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sahaspur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sahaspur is about 38 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 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