Which district is Sahara village in?
Sahara village is in Purnia district.
Indian Village Directory
Sahara Village
Sahara is an inhabited village in Krityanand Nagar Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223422, the Census 2011 record lists 1,729 people in 322 households and the reported area is 338 hectares. The local references include Sahara Gram Panchayat, Krityanand Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 26 km.
Sahara is a village in Krityanand Nagar Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223422 and 1,729 people in 322 households.
Village Code223422
Population1,729
Households322
Area338 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Detailed village profile
Sahara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,729 people, 338 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Sahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sahara falls under Krityanand Nagar Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223422.
- The record lists 1,729 people living in 322 households.
- The reported village area is 338 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sahara
- Census Village Code
- 223422
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Krityanand Nagar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01133
- CD Block
- Krityanand Nagar
- Gram Panchayat
- Sahara
- Households
- 322
- Population
- 1,729
- Male Population
- 893
- Female Population
- 836
- Sex Ratio
- 936.17
- Area
- 338 hectares
- Area
- 3.38 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 26 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
511.54 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.37 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
34.01%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
92.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 223422, Sahara Gram Panchayat and Krityanand Nagar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01133
- Village Census Code
- 223422
- CD Block Code
- 0121
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0018
- CD Block Name
- Krityanand Nagar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sahara
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Sahara, about 26 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Krityanand Nagar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 26 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 26 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 26 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 338 hectares
- Area
- 3.38 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,729 people in 322 households, with 893 male residents and 836 female residents. The average household size is 5.37, and SC share is 34.01% and ST share is 0% for Sahara. Population density works out to about 511.54 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 322
- Total Population
- 1,729
- Male Population
- 893
- Female Population
- 836
- Sex Ratio
- 936.17
- Average Household Size
- 5.37
- SC Population
- 588
- SC Male Population
- 305
- SC Female Population
- 283
- SC Population Share
- 34.01
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sahara list 5 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sahara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sahara.
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sahara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 329.1 hectares and irrigated land is 305 hectares (92.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2.1 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3.7 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 329.1
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 24.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 305.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 215 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 90 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sahara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 8
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 88% |
| CRM | 1 | 12% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 25% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 12% |
| Uco Bank | 1 | 12% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854304 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Baghmara | Near H.P. Petrol Pump Baghmara Srinagar Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854304 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 854201 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Kohbara Urf Ramnagar | At and Post Champanagar at and Post Champanagar, Purnia, Bihar, 854201 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 854303 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Goasi | Bihar Banbhag Chowk, Po- Parora, Chunapur, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854303 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854201 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Kohbara Urf Ramnagar | Main Road, Kohbara Urf Ramnagar Village Kohbara Urf Ramnagar, Purnia, Bihar, 854201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Kajha | Kajha State Bank of India Kajha, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854304 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Bithnauli Khemchand | Main Road, Nh-107 Khata No.308, Near Main Chowk Bithnauli Khemchand, Purnia, Bihar, 854304 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854201 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Kohbara Urf Ramnagar | At and Post Champanagar at and Post Champanagar, Purnia, Bihar, 854201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854303 | Purnia | Krityanand Nagar | Banbhag | R Force Station, Chunapur Banbhag, Chunapur Air Force Station, Chunapur Banbhag, Chunapur, Purnia, Bihar, 854303 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state is Sahara village in?
Sahara village is in Bihar.
What is the Census village code of Sahara?
The Census village code of Sahara is 223422.
What is the population of Sahara village?
The village record lists 1,729 people and 322 households for Sahara.
How many households are in Sahara village?
The village record lists 322 households for Sahara.
What is the male and female population of Sahara?
The record lists 893 male residents and 836 female residents for Sahara.
What is the sex ratio of Sahara village?
The sex ratio of Sahara is 936.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sahara village?
The reported geographical area of Sahara is 338 hectares.
What is the population density of Sahara village?
The approximate population density of Sahara is 511.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sahara?
The nearest town listed for Sahara is Purnia, about 26 km away.
How far is Sahara from the district headquarters?
Sahara is about 26 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sahara?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Sahara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sahara?
For Sahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 329.1 hectares and irrigated land is 305 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sahara?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sahara. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sahara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sahara.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Sahara.
Is road connectivity reported for this village?
No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Sahara.