Sakeri - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Sakeri is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Sakeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakeri is 438532. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.67 hectares and falls under the 495003 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Sakeri 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 Sakeri

According to the 2011 Census, Sakeri village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 533 males and 493 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 51.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakeri

Sakeri 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 Sakeri

Sakeri 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 Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Sakeri is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Sakeri is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakeri

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

Health Facilities in Sakeri

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

FAQs about Sakeri