Sakre - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Sakre is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Sakare serves as the Village Panchayat for Sakre village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakre is 527311. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.37 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sakre village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalgaon Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakre

According to the 2011 Census, Sakre village had a total population of 2,342 people, including 1,183 males and 1,159 females, living in 507 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakre

Sakre 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 Sakre

Sakre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhone, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Sakre is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Sakre is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakre

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

Health Facilities in Sakre

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

FAQs about Sakre