Sahatpur - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Sahatpur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 80.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahatpur is 309033. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.17 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sahatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahatpur village had a total population of 892 people, including 451 males and 441 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.44%, with male literacy at 53.12% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahatpur

Sahatpur 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 Sahatpur

Public transport in the Sahatpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sahatpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Sahatpur is about 80.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahatpur

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

Health Facilities in Sahatpur

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

FAQs about Sahatpur