Sapath - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Sapath is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Khanakul and around 78.5 km from Chinsura. Pole-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapath is 325831. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.95 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sapath

According to the 2011 Census, Sapath village had a total population of 2,533 people, including 1,280 males and 1,253 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.59%, with male literacy at 90.94% and female literacy at 78.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568.

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

Nearby Villages of Sapath

Sapath 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 Sapath

Sapath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Sapath is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sapath is about 78.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapath

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

Health Facilities in Sapath

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

FAQs about Sapath