Sakurdi - Karad, Satara

Sakurdi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Sakurdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakurdi is 564575. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 415114 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sakurdi

According to the 2011 Census, Sakurdi village had a total population of 1,250 people, including 620 males and 630 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 87.86% and female literacy at 75.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakurdi

Sakurdi 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 Sakurdi

Sakurdi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Sakurdi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Sakurdi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakurdi

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

Health Facilities in Sakurdi

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

FAQs about Sakurdi