Where is Sahara village located?
Sahara is in Keshpur Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sahara Village
Sahara is an inhabited village in Keshpur Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 338305, the Census 2011 record lists 15 people in 3 households and the reported area is 46.69 hectares. The local references include Keshpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapore at about 32 km.
Village Code338305
Population15
Households3
Area46.69 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapore
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sahara
- Census Village Code
- 338305
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Keshpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02451
- CD Block
- Keshpur
- Households
- 3
- Population
- 15
- Male Population
- 8
- Female Population
- 7
- Sex Ratio
- 875
- Area
- 46.69 hectares
- Area
- 0.47 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Midnapore
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721150
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sahara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 15 people, 46.69 hectares of reported area and Midnapore as the nearest town reference for Sahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sahara falls under Keshpur Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 338305.
- The record lists 15 people living in 3 households.
- The reported village area is 46.69 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Midnapore.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density32.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share66.67%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share45.1%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 338305 and Keshpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02451
- Village Census Code
- 338305
- CD Block Code
- 0298
- CD Block Name
- Keshpur
Location and Distance
Midnapore is the nearest town listed for Sahara, about 32 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Keshpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Midnapore
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Midnapore
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 46.69 hectares
- Area
- 0.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 15 people in 3 households, with 8 male residents and 7 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 66.67% and ST share is 0% for Sahara. Population density works out to about 32.13 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 3
- Total Population
- 15
- Male Population
- 8
- Female Population
- 7
- Sex Ratio
- 875
- Average Household Size
- 5.0
- SC Population
- 10
- SC Male Population
- 6
- SC Female Population
- 4
- SC Population Share
- 66.67
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sahara.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sahara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 18 hours per day in summer and 19 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 44.6 hectares and irrigated land is 20.1 hectares (45.1% 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
- 2.09
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 44.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 24.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 20.1
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 8.1 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
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Bank 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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not reported
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Not reported
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not reported
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 67% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721150 | Paschim Medinipur | Keshpur | Keshpur | Bus Stand, Distt-Midnapore Keshpur Old, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721150 | Paschim Medinipur | Keshpur | Keshpur | Vill: Keshpur State Bank of India Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721150 | Paschim Medinipur | Keshpur | Mugbasan | Teh.midnapore Sadar(north) Mugbasan, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150 |
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 district is Sahara village in?
Sahara village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Sahara village in?
Sahara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sahara under?
Sahara comes under Keshpur 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 338305.
What is the population of Sahara village?
The village record lists 15 people and 3 households for Sahara.
How many households are in Sahara village?
The village record lists 3 households for Sahara.
What is the male and female population of Sahara?
The record lists 8 male residents and 7 female residents for Sahara.
What is the sex ratio of Sahara village?
The sex ratio of Sahara is 875 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sahara village?
The reported geographical area of Sahara is 46.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Sahara village?
The approximate population density of Sahara is 32.13 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 Midnapore, about 32 km away.
How far is Sahara from the sub-district headquarters?
Sahara is about 9.5 km from Keshpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sahara?
For Sahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 44.6 hectares and irrigated land is 20.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sahara?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sahara. These records include 2 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?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sahara.