Sahara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sahara Village has a population of 1.87 k (1,872) with 950 (950) males and 922 (922) females.The sex ratio in Sahara is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sahara Village is 235 (235) which is 12.55% of Sahara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sahara Village is 836 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sahara village is listed as part of the Pingla Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.87 k

Toatl Population

950

Male Population

922

Female Population

Sahara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sahara Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.04 k (2,038), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sahara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.03 k, and the estimated female population is 1.01 k.

Sahara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sahara Village estimated population is projected to be 2.05 k (2,048), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sahara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.03 k, and the estimated female population is 1.02 k.

Sahara Literacy Rate

Sahara Village has a literacy rate of 69.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sahara Village is 80.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sahara Village is 59.14 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sahara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.88 80.54 59.14
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.88 80.54 59.14

Sahara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sahara Village is 302 (302) with 157 (157) males and 145 (145) females, which is 16.13% of Sahara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Sahara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sahara Village is 637 (637) with 312 (312) males and 325 (325) females, which is 34.03% of Sahara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sahara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 971

Sahara Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sahara Village are 482 (482).

Sahara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sahara Village, there are about 1.14 k (1,139) workers, making up nearly 60.84% of the Sahara Village total population. Out of these, around 605 (605) are male workers, and about 534 (534) are female workers.

Sahara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.04 k (2,038) 8.86%
2025 2.05 k (2,048) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.06 k (2,056) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.06 k (2,063) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.07 k (2,069) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.08 k (2,076) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.08 k (2,083) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.09 k (2,088) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.09 k (2,091) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.09 k (2,094) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.10 k (2,097) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.10 k (2,100) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.10 k (2,103) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sahara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.10 k (2,103), with a male population of 1.05 k (1,053) and a female population of 1.05 k (1,051). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Sahara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Sahara Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chak Palania 0
2 Paikar Raut Chak 327
3 Alygerya 114
4 Kalikadihi 367
5 Hatmalida 1,031
6 Sut Chhara 2,468
7 Bajpur 283
8 Gogram 901

Sahara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sahara is 1.87 k (1,872).

The estimated population of Sahara in 2024 is approximately 2.04 k (2,038).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sahara is 302 (16.13%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 637 (34.03%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sahara is 69.88%, with male literacy at 80.54% and female literacy at 59.14%.

The sex ratio in Sahara is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sahara population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.