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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sahajapur village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 757 males and 731 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.39%, with male literacy at 68.85% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sahajapur