Pulkator - Shahgarh, Sagar
Pulkator is a village situated in the Shahgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahgarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Palkatod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pulkator village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulkator is 460436. The village covers a total geographical area of 1557.44 hectares and falls under the 470339 pincode. Shahgrah is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Pulkator village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Pulkator
As per Census 2011, Pulkator village has a total population of 1,753 people, consisting of 931 males and 822 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 945 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 612 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pulkator are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,753 | 931 | 822 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 299 | 162 | 137 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 612 | 334 | 278 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 945 | 583 | 362 |
| Illiterate Population | 808 | 348 | 460 |
Nearby Villages of Pulkator
Pulkator is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Pulkator
Pulkator is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahgrah to Pulkator is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Pulkator is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pulkator
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pulkator village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Pulkator
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pulkator village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pulkator
Where is Pulkator located?
Pulkator village is located in Shahgarh Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pulkator?
The Gram Panchayat of Pulkator is Palkatod.
What is the pincode of Pulkator?
The pincode of Pulkator is 470339.
What is the population of Pulkator?
Pulkator has a total population of 1,753, including 931 males and 822 females.
How many households are there in Pulkator?
There are 414 households in Pulkator.
What is the literacy rate in Pulkator?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pulkator is 53.91%. Male literacy is 62.62% and female literacy is 44.04%.