Sakhar - Poladpur, Raigad

Sakhar is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Poladpur and around 143 km from Alibag. Boraj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhar is 555174. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 402303 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Sakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhar village had a total population of 879 people, including 449 males and 430 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.62%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 54.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhar

Sakhar 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 Sakhar

Public transport in the Sakhar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Sakhar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sakhar is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhar

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

Health Facilities in Sakhar

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

FAQs about Sakhar