Sahapur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Sahapur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahapur is 309677. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.88 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahapur village had a total population of 1,171 people, including 595 males and 576 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 67.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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 Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Sahapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 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