Sakhnor - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Sakhnor is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Sakhanor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhnor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhnor is 455804. The village covers a total geographical area of 765.83 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sakhnor

As per Census 2011, Sakhnor village has a total population of 1,321 people, consisting of 695 males and 626 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 709 literate and 612 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhnor

Sakhnor 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 Sakhnor

Sakhnor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Sakhnor is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Sakhnor is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhnor

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

Health Facilities in Sakhnor

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

FAQs about Sakhnor