Sahapur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Sahapur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 43.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Joydev-kenduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 317966. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.51 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sahapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahapur

As per Census 2011, Sahapur village has a total population of 4,369 people, consisting of 2,203 males and 2,166 females. The village has 957 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 731 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,608 literate and 1,761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahapur

Sahapur 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 Sahapur

Sahapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sahapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sahapur is about 43.1 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 Sahapur

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

Health Facilities in Sahapur

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

FAQs about Sahapur