Sapha - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Sapha is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Tangi and around 30 km from Cuttack. Safa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapha is 399324. The village covers a total geographical area of 1665 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sapha

According to the 2011 Census, Sapha village had a total population of 3,262 people, including 1,641 males and 1,621 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 64.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,065.

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

Nearby Villages of Sapha

Sapha 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 Sapha

Sapha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Sapha

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

FAQs about Sapha