Sahapur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sahapur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 91.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 310388. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.91 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahapur village had a total population of 804 people, including 401 males and 403 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.07%, with male literacy at 63.08% and female literacy at 49.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

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

Public transport in the Sahapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Sahapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sahapur is about 91.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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