Sahara - Begun, Chittorgarh

Sahara is a village situated in the Begun tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 42 km from Begun and around 48 km from Chittaurgarh. Itawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahara is 100199. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 312022 pincode. Begun is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Sahara

According to the 2011 Census, Sahara village had a total population of 784 people, including 394 males and 390 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.99%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 35.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahara

Sahara 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 Sahara

Sahara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jodhpuriya, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begun to Sahara is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Sahara is about 48 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 Sahara

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

Health Facilities in Sahara

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Sahara