Sahapur - Hanskhali, Nadia

Sahapur is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bagula-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 321892. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.82 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahapur village had a total population of 2,893 people, including 1,479 males and 1,414 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 80.46% and female literacy at 68.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,052, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Sahapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhayna, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Sahapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sahapur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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