Sahaspur - Patrapur, Ganjam

Sahaspur is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Jarada and around 80 km from Chatrapur. Tandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahaspur is 413140. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 56 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 Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahaspur

As per Census 2011, Sahaspur village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 127 males and 146 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,149 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population273127146
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20812
Scheduled Castes (SC)351817
Literate Population20411193
Illiterate Population691653

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhairaSouth-East0.86 km
TandipurSouth-East1.96 km
GothagamEast2.00 km
PatigovindapurNorth2.22 km
JanamaruSouth2.36 km
GadagovindapurNorth2.73 km
BirasinghalaxminarayanpurNorth-East2.93 km
KolialaNorth-East3.03 km
JayasimalochanapurSouth-West3.24 km
SurangiSouth3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahaspur

Sahaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Sahaspur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sahaspur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sahaspur

Where is Sahaspur located?

Sahaspur village is located in Patrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahaspur is Tandipur.

What is the pincode of Sahaspur?

The pincode of Sahaspur is 761012.

What is the population of Sahaspur?

Sahaspur has a total population of 273, including 127 males and 146 females.

How many households are there in Sahaspur?

There are 73 households in Sahaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Sahaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahaspur is 74.73%. Male literacy is 87.40% and female literacy is 63.70%.