Sahapur - Asika, Ganjam

Sahapur is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 411235. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Sahapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sahapur

As per Census 2011, Sahapur village has a total population of 655 people, consisting of 332 males and 323 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 383 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahapur

Sahapur 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 Sahapur

Public transport in the Sahapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Sahapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sahapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahapur

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

Health Facilities in Sahapur

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

FAQs about Sahapur