Sakhar - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Sakhar is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sakar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhar is 566060. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.86 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur 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 Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhar village had a total population of 1,127 people, including 478 males and 649 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 1,358 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.56%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 61.62%.

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

Sakhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Sakhar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sakhar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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