Sakhar

Block / Tehsil Rajapur
District Ratnagiri
State Maharashtra

About Sakhar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sakhar village is 566060. Sakhar village is located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Sakar is the gram panchayat of Sakhar village.

The total geographical area of village is 845.86 hectares. Sakhar has a total population of 1,127 peoples, out of which male population is 478 while female population is 649. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1357 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sakhar village is 65.93% out of which 78.87% males and 56.39% females are literate. There are about 332 houses in sakhar village.

When it comes to administration, Sakhar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sakhar village comes under Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Rajapur is nearest town to sakhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Sakhar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,127 478 649
Literate Population 743 377 366
Illiterate Population 384 101 283

Connectivity of Sakhar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sakhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakhar

Where is Sakhar located?

Sakhar village is situated in Rajapur Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakhar is Sakar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Sakhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sakhar is 1,127, with 478 males and 649 females.

How many households are there in Sakhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sakhar village has a total of 332 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sakhar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sakhar is 65.93%. The male literacy rate is 78.87%, while the female literacy rate is 56.39%.