Sakhali - Tumsar, Bhandara

Sakhali is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Sakhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhali is 536752. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.72 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhali village had a total population of 1,542 people, including 785 males and 757 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.85%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhali

Sakhali 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 Sakhali

Sakhali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chicholi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Sakhali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Sakhali is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhali

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

Health Facilities in Sakhali

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

FAQs about Sakhali