Where is Sahara village located?
Sahara is in Habra - II Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
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Sahara Village
Sahara is an inhabited village in Habra - II Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322961, the Census 2011 record lists 1,944 people in 471 households and the reported area is 158.22 hectares. The local references include Habra - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashok Nagar at about 10 km.
Sahara is a village in Habra - II Block, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 322961 and 1,944 people in 471 households.
Village Code322961
Population1,944
Households471
Area158.22 hectares
Nearest TownAshok Nagar
Detailed village profile
Sahara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,944 people, 158.22 hectares of reported area and Ashok Nagar as the nearest town reference for Sahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sahara falls under Habra - II Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 322961.
- The record lists 1,944 people living in 471 households.
- The reported village area is 158.22 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ashok Nagar.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sahara
- Census Village Code
- 322961
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- North Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 337
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Habra - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02321
- CD Block
- Habra - II
- Households
- 471
- Population
- 1,944
- Male Population
- 971
- Female Population
- 973
- Sex Ratio
- 1,002.06
- Area
- 158.22 hectares
- Area
- 1.58 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ashok Nagar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743711
- 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
1,228.67 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.13 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.26%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.05%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
26.3%
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 322961 and Habra - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 337
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02321
- Village Census Code
- 322961
- CD Block Code
- 0168
- CD Block Name
- Habra - II
Location and Distance
Ashok Nagar is the nearest town listed for Sahara, about 10 km away. Barasat is listed as the district headquarters at about 16.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Guma
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Barasat
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 16.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ashok Nagar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Ashok Nagar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 158.22 hectares
- Area
- 1.58 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,944 people in 471 households, with 971 male residents and 973 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 0.26% and ST share is 0.05% for Sahara. Population density works out to about 1,228.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 471
- Total Population
- 1,944
- Male Population
- 971
- Female Population
- 973
- Sex Ratio
- 1,002.06
- Average Household Size
- 4.13
- SC Population
- 5
- SC Male Population
- 4
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.26
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sahara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sahara include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sahara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sahara is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 152.22 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares (26.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 152.22
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 112.22 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 40.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 39 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Sahara village in?
Sahara village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Sahara village in?
Sahara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sahara under?
Sahara comes under Habra - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sahara?
The Census village code of Sahara is 322961.
What is the population of Sahara village?
The village record lists 1,944 people and 471 households for Sahara.
How many households are in Sahara village?
The village record lists 471 households for Sahara.
What is the male and female population of Sahara?
The record lists 971 male residents and 973 female residents for Sahara.
What is the sex ratio of Sahara village?
The sex ratio of Sahara is 1,002.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sahara village?
The reported geographical area of Sahara is 158.22 hectares.
What is the population density of Sahara village?
The approximate population density of Sahara is 1,228.67 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 Ashok Nagar, about 10 km away.
How far is Sahara from the district headquarters?
Sahara is about 16.2 km from Barasat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sahara from the sub-district headquarters?
Sahara is about 5.8 km from Guma, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sahara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sahara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sahara?
For Sahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 152.22 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sahara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sahara.