Sakoli - Kurwai, Vidisha

Sakoli is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Veerpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakoli is 480970. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.58 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sakoli

As per Census 2011, Sakoli village has a total population of 294 people, consisting of 167 males and 127 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 760 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population294167127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533023
Scheduled Castes (SC)673829
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593227
Literate Population18412559
Illiterate Population1104268

Nearby Villages of Sakoli

Sakoli 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)
VirpurSouth-East1.57 km
FatehpurWest1.81 km
MadaiyaNorth2.21 km
GuwariNorth-East2.43 km
KujaNorth-West3.24 km
Shekh PipariyaNorth-West3.63 km
Main KhediEast3.70 km
NehraNorth3.73 km
MehluwaSouth-East4.16 km
MadaukhediNorth-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakoli

Sakoli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Bamora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Sakoli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Sakoli is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sakoli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sakoli

Where is Sakoli located?

Sakoli village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakoli?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakoli is Veerpur.

What is the pincode of Sakoli?

The pincode of Sakoli is 464224.

What is the population of Sakoli?

Sakoli has a total population of 294, including 167 males and 127 females.

How many households are there in Sakoli?

There are 62 households in Sakoli.

What is the literacy rate in Sakoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakoli is 62.59%. Male literacy is 74.85% and female literacy is 46.46%.