Sahispur - Chakdah, Nadia

Sahispur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahispur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahispur is 322252. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.8 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sahispur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahispur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahispur village had a total population of 2,222 people, including 1,140 males and 1,082 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.83%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 65.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahispur

Sahispur 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 Sahispur

Public transport in the Sahispur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Sahispur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sahispur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahispur

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

Health Facilities in Sahispur

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

FAQs about Sahispur