Sakari - Keolari, Seoni

Sakari is a village situated in the Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keolari and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Sakri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakari is 496511. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.75 hectares and falls under the 480996 pincode. Barghat is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Sakari

As per Census 2011, Sakari village has a total population of 2,399 people, consisting of 1,161 males and 1,238 females. The village has 572 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,529 literate and 870 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3991,1611,238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)303140163
Scheduled Castes (SC)371918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1216259
Literate Population1,529853676
Illiterate Population870308562

Nearby Villages of Sakari

Sakari 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)
PandiwadaWest1.85 km
ArandiyaEast1.96 km
BarbaspurSouth2.64 km
KhursaraSouth-East3.23 km
PipariyaSouth-West3.35 km
VibhariNorth-East3.41 km
RatanpurWest4.16 km
Sarekha KalanEast4.16 km
SiregaonSouth-West4.23 km
KanariSouth-East4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakari

Sakari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Changotola, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barghat to Sakari is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Sakari is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakari

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

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

Health Facilities in Sakari

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

Where is Sakari located?

Sakari village is located in Keolari Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakari is Sakri.

What is the pincode of Sakari?

The pincode of Sakari is 480996.

What is the population of Sakari?

Sakari has a total population of 2,399, including 1,161 males and 1,238 females.

How many households are there in Sakari?

There are 572 households in Sakari.

What is the literacy rate in Sakari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakari is 63.73%. Male literacy is 73.47% and female literacy is 54.60%.