Sagni - Ahiwara, Durg

Sagni is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Dhamdha and around 28 km from Durg. Sagni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagni is 442483. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.85 hectares and falls under the 490036 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sagni

According to the 2011 Census, Sagni village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 696 males and 660 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.29%, with male literacy at 82.90% and female literacy at 59.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,356696660
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231123108
Scheduled Castes (SC)301713
Scheduled Tribes (ST)813546
Literate Population802475327
Illiterate Population554221333

Nearby Villages of Sagni

Sagni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NankatthiSouth2.27 km
SilliNorth-West2.44 km
KodiaSouth-East2.71 km
DaniaWest3.57 km
Dani KokdiNorth3.87 km
MedesaraNorth-East3.91 km
BodegaonSouth-East4.42 km
ParsuliNorth-West4.43 km
GadaghatNorth-West5.24 km
PathariyaNorth-East5.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sagni

Sagni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Power House, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Sagni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sagni is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sagni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sagni

Where is Sagni located?

Sagni village is located in Ahiwara Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sagni?

Sagni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sagni?

The pincode of Sagni is 490036.

What is the population of Sagni?

Sagni had a total population of 1,356, including 696 males and 660 females.

How many households are there in Sagni?

Sagni had 242 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sagni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sagni was 71.29%. Male literacy was 82.90% and female literacy was 59.24%.