Saktapur - Khirkiya, Harda

Saktapur is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Saktapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saktapur is 486601. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.37 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Saktapur

According to the 2011 Census, Saktapur village had a total population of 762 people, including 402 males and 360 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 57.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Saktapur

Saktapur 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 Saktapur

Saktapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Saktapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Saktapur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saktapur

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

Health Facilities in Saktapur

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

FAQs about Saktapur