Sahara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sahara Village has a population of 2.38 k (2,378) with 1.23 k (1,226) males and 1.15 k (1,152) females.The sex ratio in Sahara is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sahara Village is 249 (249) which is 10.47% of Sahara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sahara Village is 1058 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.38 k

Toatl Population

1.23 k

Male Population

1.15 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Sahara Population Census 2011
  2. Sahara Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Sahara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sahara Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.59 k (2,589), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sahara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.33 k, and the estimated female population is 1.26 k.

Sahara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sahara Village estimated population is projected to be 2.60 k (2,602), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sahara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 k, and the estimated female population is 1.27 k.

Sahara Literacy Rate

Sahara Village has a literacy rate of 86.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sahara Village is 93.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sahara Village is 77.93 higher 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 86.05 93.57 77.93
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 86.05 93.57 77.93

Sahara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sahara Village is 230 (230) with 118 (118) males and 112 (112) females, which is 9.67% of Sahara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sahara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sahara Village is 28 (28) with 18 (18) males and 10 (10) females, which is 1.18% of Sahara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 556 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sahara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 940
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 940

Sahara Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sahara Village are 489 (489).

Sahara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sahara Village, there are about 1.09 k (1,092) workers, making up nearly 45.92% of the Sahara Village total population. Out of these, around 812 (812) are male workers, and about 280 (280) are female workers.

Sahara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.59 k (2,589) 8.86% ↑
2025 2.60 k (2,602) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 2.61 k (2,612) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 2.62 k (2,620) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 2.63 k (2,629) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 2.64 k (2,637) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 2.65 k (2,646) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 2.65 k (2,652) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 2.66 k (2,656) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 2.66 k (2,660) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 2.66 k (2,664) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 2.67 k (2,668) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 2.67 k (2,671) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Sahara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.67 k (2,671), with a male population of 1.36 k (1,359) and a female population of 1.31 k (1,313). 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 Shwnia 2,221
2 Khodkol 1,045
3 Bhagnasai 0
4 Baranadia 663
5 Alipur 850
6 Chakmurari 388
7 Dakshin Gahabi 0
8 Nehalia 944
9 Bolkushda 2,403
10 Bahalia 1,760

Sahara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sahara is 2.38 k (2,378).

The estimated population of Sahara in 2024 is approximately 2.59 k (2,589).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sahara is 230 (9.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28 (1.18%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sahara is 86.05%, with male literacy at 93.57% and female literacy at 77.93%.

The sex ratio in Sahara is 940 females for every 1000 males.

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