Sahara

Sahara is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 39.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Sahara village.

Here you can discover what makes Sahara unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sahara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sahara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahara is 310699. The village spans a total geographical area of 318.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sahara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sahara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sahara

Population of Sahara

According to the 2011 Census, Sahara has a total population of about 2,378, with approximately 1,209 males and 1,169 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 283 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 196 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 748. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.41%, with male literacy at about 72.87% and female literacy near 61.76%. There are around 542 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sahara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sahara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sahara. As per the 2011 stats, Sahara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sahara

Knowing the nearby villages of Sahara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sahara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahara