Saskara - Sonua, West Singhbhum

Saskara is a village situated in the Sonua subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 26 km from Chakardharpur and around 56 km from Chaibasa. Bhalurungi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saskara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saskara is 376870. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 833105 pincode.

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

Population of Saskara

As per Census 2011, Saskara village has a total population of 1,034 people, consisting of 516 males and 518 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saskara

Saskara 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Saskara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Saskara. The nearest railway station is Sonua, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Saskara is about 56 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 Saskara

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

Health Facilities in Saskara

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

FAQs about Saskara