Saida - Sankari, Bilaspur

Saida is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Takhatpur and around 7 km from Bilaspur. Saida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saida is 438650. The village covers a total geographical area of 1362.01 hectares and falls under the 495003 pincode. Sakari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Saida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saida

According to the 2011 Census, Saida village had a total population of 3,713 people, including 1,866 males and 1,847 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.90%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 61.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 951, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 725.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Saida

Saida is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Saida

Saida is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bilaspur Chord Cabin, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakari to Saida is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Saida is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saida

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saida village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Saida

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saida village are given below:

FAQs about Saida