Sahara (Rural) - Sahara, Bhilwara

Sahara (Rural) is a village situated in the Sahara tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahara and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Sahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahara (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahara (Rural) is 095450. The village covers a total geographical area of 2523 hectares and falls under the 311806 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sahara (Rural) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahara (Rural)

As per Census 2011, Sahara (Rural) village has a total population of 5,532 people, consisting of 2,736 males and 2,796 females. The village has 1,096 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 754 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,215 literate and 2,317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 490 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 331 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sahara (Rural) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5322,7362,796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)754389365
Scheduled Castes (SC)490218272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331161170
Literate Population3,2151,8981,317
Illiterate Population2,3178381,479

Nearby Villages of Sahara (Rural)

Sahara (Rural) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khati KheraNorth-West2.59 km
RuganathpuraNorth-West3.66 km
Nathji Ka KheraEast3.70 km
Gayatri NagarSouth-East3.70 km
Gadri KheraWest3.98 km
Karan Ji Ki KheriSouth-West4.11 km
BagheraSouth-East4.59 km
DiyasWest5.32 km
LakholaEast5.69 km
GalodiyaEast5.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahara (Rural)

Sahara (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuanriya, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Sahara (Rural) is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Sahara (Rural) is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahara (Rural)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sahara (Rural)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sahara (Rural)

Where is Sahara (Rural) located?

Sahara (Rural) village is located in Sahara Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahara (Rural)?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahara (Rural) is Sahara.

What is the pincode of Sahara (Rural)?

The pincode of Sahara (Rural) is 311806.

What is the population of Sahara (Rural)?

Sahara (Rural) has a total population of 5,532, including 2,736 males and 2,796 females.

How many households are there in Sahara (Rural)?

There are 1,096 households in Sahara (Rural).

What is the literacy rate in Sahara (Rural)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahara (Rural) is 58.12%. Male literacy is 69.37% and female literacy is 47.10%.