Sahara - Bhogaon, Mainpuri

Sahara is a village situated in the Bhogaon tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhogaon and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Sahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahara is 126671. The village covers a total geographical area of 1159.97 hectares and falls under the 205267 pincode. Bhogau is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sahara

As per Census 2011, Sahara village has a total population of 9,579 people, consisting of 5,045 males and 4,534 females. The village has 1,568 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,569 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,129 literate and 3,450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 700 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,5795,0454,534
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,569831738
Scheduled Castes (SC)700371329
Literate Population6,1293,6772,452
Illiterate Population3,4501,3682,082

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamnagarEast1.73 km
SimaraiNorth-West2.51 km
BrijpurSouth-West2.90 km
RudauniaSouth2.91 km
Bura Chak SaharaEast2.94 km
DudhaunaSouth-East2.99 km
HannukheraNorth3.03 km
KhatanaSouth-West3.22 km
DhanmauSouth-West3.35 km
Nagala ParamNorth-East3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahara

Public transport in the Sahara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhongaon, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 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 Bhogau to Sahara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Sahara is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sahara

Where is Sahara located?

Sahara village is located in Bhogaon Tehsil, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahara?

Sahara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahara?

The pincode of Sahara is 205267.

What is the population of Sahara?

Sahara has a total population of 9,579, including 5,045 males and 4,534 females.

How many households are there in Sahara?

There are 1,568 households in Sahara.

What is the literacy rate in Sahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahara is 63.98%. Male literacy is 72.88% and female literacy is 54.08%.