Sastra - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Sastra is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Sastra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sastra is 468206. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.52 hectares and falls under the 484555 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sastra

According to the 2011 Census, Sastra village had a total population of 1,961 people, including 1,016 males and 945 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.01%, with male literacy at 82.06% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 717.

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

Nearby Villages of Sastra

Sastra 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 Sastra

Sastra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Sastra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Sastra is about 30 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 Sastra

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

Health Facilities in Sastra

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

FAQs about Sastra