The major hubs of Sabai in Purulia are in Bandwan and Manbazar. Prominent clusters of Bandwan are Rajagram, Mrigichami. In Jhargram the prominent clusters are Chandabila, Raisole, Punnapani, Jugisole villages in Nayagram Block. In Bankura the prominent clusters are in Raotora of Ranibandh. The three districts are located around the Chotanagpur plateau region with high forest cover. The grass grows in abundance in these forest fringe areas. The blocks of Bandwan and Manbazar can be reached from Purulia town, they are around 60 kms from Purulia and is well connected with roads. Ranibandh block, 59 kms from Bankura town is well connected with roads. Jhargram town is well connected with train and road from Kolkata, Kharagpur and there are proper road connectivities from Jhargram to the respective locations. The areas have extreme weather conditions – with summers being hot and winters being cold.
Purulia
About 2244 sabai artists from 75 villages of Bandwan, Manbazar I, Manbazar II of Purulia district in West Bengal.
Jhargram
About 1393 sabai artists from 83 villages of Binpur II, Gopiballabhpur I, Belpahari, Jhargram, Nayagram of Jhargram district in West Bengal.
Bankura
About 1095 sabai artists from 58 villages of Hirbandh, Khatra, Ranibandh of Bankura district in West Bengal.