Sahala

Sahala is a village located in Golanthara tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Golanthara (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Sahola is the gram panchayat of Sahala village.

Here you can discover what makes Sahala unique in its vibrant Golanthara-Ganjam region. You’ll see Sahala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sahala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahala is 412640. The village spans a total geographical area of 188 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761008. Brahmapur is nearest town to Sahala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sahala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sahala

Population of Sahala

According to the 2011 Census, Sahala has a total population of about 2,131, with approximately 1,097 males and 1,034 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 226 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 807 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.23%, with male literacy at about 43.03% and female literacy near 29.01%. There are around 457 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sahala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sahala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sahala. As per the 2011 stats, Sahala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sahala

Knowing the nearby villages of Sahala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sahala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahala