Sahapur - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Sahapur is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Manteswar. Manteswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 319681. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.41 hectares and falls under the 713145 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Monteswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahapur village had a total population of 2,444 people, including 1,264 males and 1,180 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.53%, with male literacy at 96.42% and female literacy at 88.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 641, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Sahapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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