Sakore - Kalwan, Nashik

Sakore is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Sakore village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakore is 549910. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.35 hectares and falls under the 423501 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Sakore

According to the 2011 Census, Sakore village had a total population of 887 people, including 450 males and 437 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 76.55% and female literacy at 63.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 373.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakore

Sakore 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 Sakore

Sakore is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Sakore is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Sakore is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakore

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

Health Facilities in Sakore

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

FAQs about Sakore