Sahajapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Sahajapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahajapur is 317855. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.28 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sahajapur

As per Census 2011, Sahajapur village has a total population of 1,488 people, consisting of 757 males and 731 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 811 literate and 677 illiterate residents. Additionally, 676 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,488757731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1458659
Scheduled Castes (SC)676340336
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239118121
Literate Population811462349
Illiterate Population677295382

Nearby Villages of Sahajapur

Sahajapur 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)
DihiparaNorth1.09 km
JaykrishnapurEast1.46 km
ShianSouth-West1.58 km
SimaitNorth2.08 km
KhandagramSouth-East2.08 km
MohanpurEast2.47 km
BaidyanathpurNorth-West2.55 km
Purbba IslampurWest2.95 km
Pashchim BergramNorth2.96 km
DwarkanathpurWest3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahajapur

Sahajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sahajapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sahajapur is about 41.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahajapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Sahajapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sahajapur

Where is Sahajapur located?

Sahajapur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahajapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahajapur is Sian-muluk.

What is the pincode of Sahajapur?

The pincode of Sahajapur is 731204.

What is the population of Sahajapur?

Sahajapur has a total population of 1,488, including 757 males and 731 females.

How many households are there in Sahajapur?

There are 355 households in Sahajapur.

What is the literacy rate in Sahajapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahajapur is 54.50%. Male literacy is 61.03% and female literacy is 47.74%.