Sahara - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Sahara is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.6 km from Falta and around 40.1 km from Alipore. Falta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahara is 334218. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.78 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sahara

As per Census 2011, Sahara village has a total population of 2,934 people, consisting of 1,502 males and 1,432 females. The village has 708 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,187 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Diamond Harbour, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Sahara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sahara is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 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