Sahapur - Arambag, Hooghly

Sahapur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Arambag and around 63.7 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 324344. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.8 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sahapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahapur village had a total population of 1,398 people, including 734 males and 664 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.71%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 73.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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 Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Sahapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sahapur is about 63.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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