Sakandi - Beohari, Shahdol

Sakandi is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Sakandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakandi is 500891. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.62 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Sakandi

According to the 2011 Census, Sakandi village had a total population of 2,124 people, including 1,121 males and 1,003 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.79%, with male literacy at 81.43% and female literacy at 54.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 735.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakandi

Sakandi 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 Sakandi

Sakandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bijaysota, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Sakandi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Sakandi is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakandi

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

Health Facilities in Sakandi

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

FAQs about Sakandi