Sakhpur - Dhari, Amreli
Sakhpur is a village situated in the Dhari taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhari and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Krangsasukhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhpur is 515736. The village covers a total geographical area of 823.56 hectares and falls under the 365640 pincode. Savar Kundla is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Sakhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sakhpur
According to the 2011 Census, Sakhpur village had a total population of 851 people, including 438 males and 413 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 87.76% and female literacy at 63.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.
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 Population | 851 | 438 | 413 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 54 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 138 | 73 | 65 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 573 | 337 | 236 |
| Illiterate Population | 278 | 101 | 177 |
Nearby Villages of Sakhpur
Sakhpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sakhpur
Sakhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Sakhpur has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Savar Kundla to Sakhpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Sakhpur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sakhpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sakhpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sakhpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sakhpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Sakhpur
Where is Sakhpur located?
Sakhpur village is located in Dhari Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sakhpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sakhpur is Krangsasukhapur.
What is the pincode of Sakhpur?
The pincode of Sakhpur is 365640.
What is the population of Sakhpur?
Sakhpur had a total population of 851, including 438 males and 413 females.
How many households are there in Sakhpur?
Sakhpur had 161 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sakhpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakhpur was 76.10%. Male literacy was 87.76% and female literacy was 63.96%.