Sakad - Anjad, Barwani

Sakad is a village situated in the Anjad tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjad and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Sakad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakad is 478262. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.47 hectares and falls under the 451447 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sakad

According to the 2011 Census, Sakad village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 698 males and 695 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.93%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 48.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,378.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakad

Sakad 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 Sakad

Sakad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vikhran Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Sakad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Sakad is about 31 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 Sakad

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

Health Facilities in Sakad

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

FAQs about Sakad