Sakkara - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Sakkara is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. P.d.kote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakkara is 606121. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.34 hectares and falls under the 577596 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Sakkara

According to the 2011 Census, Sakkara village had a total population of 1,699 people, including 866 males and 833 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.63%, with male literacy at 77.20% and female literacy at 57.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 422, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sakkara

Sakkara 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 Sakkara

Sakkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Sakkara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Sakkara is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakkara

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

Health Facilities in Sakkara

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

FAQs about Sakkara