Sahasapur - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Sahasapur is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Patapur and around 57 km from Chatrapur. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahasapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahasapur is 412490. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sahasapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahasapur village had a total population of 3,033 people, including 1,547 males and 1,486 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.17%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 50.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahasapur

Sahasapur 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 Sahasapur

Sahasapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Sahasapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sahasapur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahasapur

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

Health Facilities in Sahasapur

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

FAQs about Sahasapur