Saknur - Mukhed, Nanded

Saknur is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Saknur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saknur is 545539. The village covers a total geographical area of 1048 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Saknur

According to the 2011 Census, Saknur village had a total population of 3,116 people, including 1,667 males and 1,449 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.16%, with male literacy at 73.16% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 529, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Saknur

Saknur 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 Saknur

Public transport in the Saknur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Saknur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Saknur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saknur

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

Health Facilities in Saknur

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

FAQs about Saknur