Sagar - Shahpur, Yadgir

Sagar is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Sagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagar is 621130. The village covers a total geographical area of 4500.47 hectares and falls under the 585323 pincode. Shahpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sagar

According to the 2011 Census, Sagar village had a total population of 12,598 people, including 6,247 males and 6,351 females, living in 2,049 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.66%, with male literacy at 59.39% and female literacy at 42.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,161.

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

Nearby Villages of Sagar

Sagar 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 Sagar

Sagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpur to Sagar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Sagar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagar

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

Health Facilities in Sagar

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

FAQs about Sagar