Saharan - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Saharan is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Saharan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharan is 454233. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.17 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Saharan

According to the 2011 Census, Saharan village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 590 males and 496 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.84%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 50.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Saharan

Saharan 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 Saharan

Saharan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Simariatal, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Saharan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Saharan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saharan

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

Health Facilities in Saharan

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

FAQs about Saharan