Sakarra - Adbhar, Sakti

Sakarra is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Malkharoda and around 50 km from Janjgir. Sakarra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakarra is 437254. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.97 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sakarra

As per Census 2011, Sakarra village has a total population of 3,089 people, consisting of 1,575 males and 1,514 females. The village has 635 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 372 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,933 literate and 1,156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 397 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sakarra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0891,5751,514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372207165
Scheduled Castes (SC)570281289
Scheduled Tribes (ST)397209188
Literate Population1,9331,114819
Illiterate Population1,156461695

Nearby Villages of Sakarra

Sakarra 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)
SakarriEast1.32 km
SonadulaSouth-West1.79 km
ChandeladihSouth2.13 km
DarrabhathaNorth2.41 km
BundeliEast2.46 km
NaurangpurWest2.74 km
KatariSouth-West2.75 km
AdilNorth-West2.78 km
PikariparWest2.88 km
LimatraNorth2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakarra

Sakarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Sakarra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sakarra is about 50 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 Sakarra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sakarra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sakarra

Where is Sakarra located?

Sakarra village is located in Adbhar Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakarra?

Sakarra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sakarra?

The pincode of Sakarra is 495689.

What is the population of Sakarra?

Sakarra has a total population of 3,089, including 1,575 males and 1,514 females.

How many households are there in Sakarra?

There are 635 households in Sakarra.

What is the literacy rate in Sakarra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakarra is 62.58%. Male literacy is 70.73% and female literacy is 54.10%.