Sapaghera - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Sapaghera is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Gorumahisani and around 83 km from Baripada. Sargoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapaghera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapaghera is 387781. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Sapaghera

As per Census 2011, Sapaghera village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 134 males and 132 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population266134132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482424
Scheduled Tribes (ST)266134132
Literate Population593623
Illiterate Population20798109

Nearby Villages of Sapaghera

Sapaghera 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)
TanguruEast1.07 km
BaliamNorth-West1.19 km
Manikpur HillWest1.62 km
SargodaNorth1.64 km
JhumukapahadiNorth-East1.69 km
HenselgodaNorth-East2.53 km
KadatamakEast2.62 km
SarandaNorth2.82 km
KundurukochaSouth-West2.90 km
ManikpurWest3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sapaghera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sapaghera. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Sapaghera is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sapaghera is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapaghera

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

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

Health Facilities in Sapaghera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sapaghera 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 Sapaghera

Where is Sapaghera located?

Sapaghera village is located in Bijatala Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sapaghera?

The Gram Panchayat of Sapaghera is Sargoda.

What is the pincode of Sapaghera?

The pincode of Sapaghera is 757042.

What is the population of Sapaghera?

Sapaghera has a total population of 266, including 134 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Sapaghera?

There are 58 households in Sapaghera.

What is the literacy rate in Sapaghera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sapaghera is 22.18%. Male literacy is 26.87% and female literacy is 17.42%.