Sahara
About Sahara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sahara village is 310699. Sahara village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 318.08 hectares. Sahara has a total population of 2,378 peoples, out of which male population is 1,209 while female population is 1,169. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sahara village is 67.41% out of which 72.87% males and 61.76% females are literate. There are about 542 houses in sahara village. Pincode of sahara village locality is 733140.
When it comes to administration, Sahara village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sahara village comes under Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to sahara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Sahara
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,378 | 1,209 | 1,169 |
| Literate Population | 1,603 | 881 | 722 |
| Illiterate Population | 775 | 328 | 447 |
Connectivity of Sahara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sahara
Where is Sahara located?
Sahara village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sahara?
The Gram Panchayat of Sahara is Chaloon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sahara?
The pincode of Sahara is 733140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sahara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sahara is 2,378, with 1,209 males and 1,169 females.
How many households are there in Sahara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sahara village has a total of 542 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sahara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sahara is 67.41%. The male literacy rate is 72.87%, while the female literacy rate is 61.76%.