Sahajapur

Sahajapur is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 41.9km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sian Muluk is the gram panchayat of Sahajapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sahajapur unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Sahajapur’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 Sahajapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahajapur is 317855. The village spans a total geographical area of 312.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731204. Bolpur is nearest town to Sahajapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sahajapur 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sahajapur

Population of Sahajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahajapur has a total population of about 1,488, with approximately 757 males and 731 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 676 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 239. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.50%, with male literacy at about 61.03% and female literacy near 47.74%. There are around 355 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sahajapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sahajapur

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

Nearby Villages of Sahajapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahajapur