Sakkerga - Aland, Kalaburagi

Sakkerga is a village situated in the Aland taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Aland and around 60 km from Gulbarga. Sarasamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakkerga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakkerga is 620043. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.66 hectares and falls under the 585302 pincode. Aland is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sakkerga

As per Census 2011, Sakkerga village has a total population of 973 people, consisting of 485 males and 488 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population973485488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246163
Scheduled Castes (SC)1236360
Literate Population521301220
Illiterate Population452184268

Nearby Villages of Sakkerga

Sakkerga 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)
ChalgeraNorth-West1.91 km
NagelagaonNorth-East2.96 km
KinihabasSouth-East3.45 km
SawleshwarEast3.75 km
AmbewadSouth3.79 km
Allapur (h)North-West3.87 km
KamanhalliSouth-West4.06 km
SarasambaNorth4.14 km
Mogha (b)South-East5.05 km
Mogha (k)South-East5.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakkerga

Sakkerga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dudhani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aland to Sakkerga is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Sakkerga is about 60 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 Sakkerga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sakkerga

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

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

FAQs about Sakkerga

Where is Sakkerga located?

Sakkerga village is located in Aland Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakkerga?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakkerga is Sarasamba.

What is the pincode of Sakkerga?

The pincode of Sakkerga is 585302.

What is the population of Sakkerga?

Sakkerga has a total population of 973, including 485 males and 488 females.

How many households are there in Sakkerga?

There are 200 households in Sakkerga.

What is the literacy rate in Sakkerga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakkerga is 53.55%. Male literacy is 62.06% and female literacy is 45.08%.