Sake - Erki(Tamar Ii), Khunti

Sake is a village situated in the Erki(Tamar Ii) subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Bohanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sake village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sake is 375324. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode.

Sake village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sake

As per Census 2011, Sake village has a total population of 700 people, consisting of 345 males and 355 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 446 illiterate residents. Additionally, 691 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population700345355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1468165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)691341350
Literate Population25417480
Illiterate Population446171275

Nearby Villages of Sake

Sake 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)
IchahatuNorth2.09 km
TusungaWest2.18 km
LadhuradihSouth-West2.38 km
NawadaSouth2.80 km
BohondaNorth2.82 km
KamigaraEast3.11 km
KochangNorth-West3.61 km
JahiradihSouth-East3.72 km
DurdurdaSouth-East4.31 km
BandijahirSouth-East4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sake

Public transport in the Sake is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakradharpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Khunti to Sake is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sake

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

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

Health Facilities in Sake

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

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

FAQs about Sake

Where is Sake located?

Sake village is located in Erki(Tamar Ii) Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sake?

The Gram Panchayat of Sake is Bohanda.

What is the pincode of Sake?

The pincode of Sake is 835210.

What is the population of Sake?

Sake has a total population of 700, including 345 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Sake?

There are 127 households in Sake.

What is the literacy rate in Sake?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sake is 36.29%. Male literacy is 50.43% and female literacy is 22.54%.