Categories in Saharsa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Saharsa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,936 |
| Education | 1,806 |
| Shopping other | 1,537 |
| Hindu temple | 1,350 |
| Electronics stores | 1,005 |
| Travel and transportation | 727 |
| Clothing stores | 645 |
| Apartments | 630 |
Saharsa Facts
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population | 148,068 |
| Male Population | 78,042 (52.7%) |
| Female Population | 70,026 (47.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +96.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.4% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 19.2, Female: 20.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,995 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 6478 |
| Neighborhoods | Naya Bazar, Hatiya Gachhi, Sant Nagar, Rajwanshi Nagar, Police Line |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.87498, 86.59611 |
| Pin Codes | 852106, 852121, 852123, 852124, 852126, More |
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Saharsa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,249 | 109,873 | 143,231 | 192,622 | 148,068 | 153,891 | 161,880 |
| Population Density | 8,361 / km² | 12,208.1 / km² | 15,914.6 / km² | 21,402.4 / km² | 16,452 / km² | 17,099 / km² | 17,986.7 / km² |
Saharsa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saharsa | +96.8% | +34.8% | +3.4% |
| Bihar | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Saharsa Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saharsa | 19.7 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Bihar | 20.4 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Saharsa Population Density
Population Density: 16,452 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saharsa | 148,068 | 9 km² | 16,452 / km² |
| Bihar | 115.8 million | 94,107.8 km² | 1,230 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Saharsa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Saharsa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Saharsa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Saharsa
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Saharsa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Saharsa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $538 | $565 | $908 | $1,064 | $1,416 | $1,482 | $1,690 | $1,995 |
| Total GDP | $38M | $46.1M | $85.6M | $114M | $170.2M | $198.1M | $248.9M | $302M |
Saharsa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saharsa | 187,526 tn | 1.27 tn | 20,836.2 tons/km² |
| Bihar | 132,083,798 tn | 1.14 tn | 1,403.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 187,526 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,836.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/05 | 10:12 PM | 3.5 | 68.3 km | 57,700 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/93 | 2:29 PM | 5 | 87.9 km | 29,700 m | Bihar, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/90 | 11:01 PM | 4.7 | 76.1 km | 68,500 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/88 | 6:35 AM | 4.4 | 82.5 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/88 | 10:04 PM | 4.6 | 98.8 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/88 | 9:55 AM | 4.7 | 96.6 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/88 | 11:34 AM | 4.3 | 92.9 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/88 | 11:09 PM | 6.9 | 97.5 km | 57,400 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
Saharsa
Saharsa is a city and a municipality in the Saharsa district in the Indian state of Bihar in the north of the country, east of the Kosi River. It is the administrative headquarters of the Saharsa District, and is in the Kosi Division. Sahrasa is also..
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