Saji - Banda, Sagar

Saji is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Saji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saji is 460136. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.83 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Saji

According to the 2011 Census, Saji village had a total population of 1,873 people, including 1,007 males and 866 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.56%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 53.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Saji

Saji 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 Saji

Saji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jeruwa Khera, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Saji is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Saji is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saji

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

Health Facilities in Saji

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

FAQs about Saji