Sahanpur

Sahanpur is a village located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.7km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 80.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Rammohan I is the gram panchayat of Sahanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sahanpur unique in its vibrant Khanakul I-Hugli region. You’ll see Sahanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sahanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahanpur is 325843. The village spans a total geographical area of 127.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712406. Arambagh is nearest town to Sahanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sahanpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sahanpur

Population of Sahanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahanpur has a total population of about 1,178, with approximately 629 males and 549 females. The sex ratio is around 872 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 719 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 49. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.44%, with male literacy at about 75.68% and female literacy near 62.30%. There are around 285 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sahanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sahanpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sahanpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sahanpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sahanpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sahanpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sahanpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahanpur