Sahadapada - Nimapada, Puri

Sahadapada is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Uchhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahadapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahadapada is 409060. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sahadapada

As per Census 2011, Sahadapada village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 172 males and 159 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 275 literate and 56 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahadapada

Sahadapada 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 Sahadapada

Sahadapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Sahadapada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sahadapada is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahadapada

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

Health Facilities in Sahadapada

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

FAQs about Sahadapada