Saskara

Saskara is a village located in Sonua subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Chakardharpur (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Bhalurungi is the gram panchayat of Saskara village.

Here you can discover what makes Saskara unique in its vibrant Sonua-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Saskara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Saskara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saskara is 376870. The village spans a total geographical area of 226 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833102. Sonua is nearest town to Saskara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Saskara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saskara

Population of Saskara

According to the 2011 Census, Saskara has a total population of about 1,034, with approximately 516 males and 518 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 65 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 325. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.96%, with male literacy at about 71.90% and female literacy near 42.08%. There are around 252 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saskara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saskara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Saskara. As per the 2011 stats, Saskara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Saskara

Knowing the nearby villages of Saskara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Saskara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saskara