Sakatya - Khategaon, Dewas

Sakatya is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Saaktya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakatya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakatya is 474319. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.43 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sakatya

According to the 2011 Census, Sakatya village had a total population of 998 people, including 506 males and 492 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.32%, with male literacy at 80.63% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakatya

Sakatya 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 Sakatya

Sakatya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palasner, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Sakatya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Sakatya is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakatya

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

Health Facilities in Sakatya

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

FAQs about Sakatya