Sahapur

Sahapur is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sahapur village. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Sahapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sahapur unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sahapur’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 Sahapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahapur is 309677. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Sahapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sahapur 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sahapur

Population of Sahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahapur has a total population of about 1,171, with approximately 595 males and 576 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 572 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 68. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.01%, with male literacy at about 71.43% and female literacy near 60.42%. There are around 281 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sahapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sahapur

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

Nearby Villages of Sahapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahapur