Sakarwada - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Sakarwada is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sakarwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakarwada is 493982. The village covers a total geographical area of 751.3 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sakarwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sakarwada

As per Census 2011, Sakarwada village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 465 males and 449 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population914465449
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236063
Scheduled Castes (SC)352015
Scheduled Tribes (ST)218105113
Literate Population553319234
Illiterate Population361146215

Nearby Villages of Sakarwada

Sakarwada 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)
RanikamatEast1.92 km
JhagdabohWest2.21 km
HatodaSouth2.45 km
GagoriSouth-West2.78 km
Hirri MukasaSouth-East2.89 km
Thawri KalanNorth-East3.53 km
DiwangaonSouth-East3.94 km
Saliwada ShardaEast4.16 km
BardhiyaWest4.45 km
Khamra RajaramNorth-West5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakarwada

Sakarwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Sakarwada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Sakarwada is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakarwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sakarwada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sakarwada 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sakarwada

Where is Sakarwada located?

Sakarwada village is located in Amarwara Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakarwada?

Sakarwada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sakarwada?

The pincode of Sakarwada is 480221.

What is the population of Sakarwada?

Sakarwada has a total population of 914, including 465 males and 449 females.

How many households are there in Sakarwada?

There are 175 households in Sakarwada.

What is the literacy rate in Sakarwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakarwada is 60.50%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 52.12%.