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

As per Census 2011, Sakurdi village has a total population of 1,250 people, consisting of 620 males and 630 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 889 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sakurdi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,250620630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1619368
Scheduled Castes (SC)1417368
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population889463426
Illiterate Population361157204

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VastisakurdiNorth1.14 km
TambaveSouth-West1.50 km
SupaneSouth-East1.67 km
VasantgadNorth-East2.05 km
MhopreNorth-West2.29 km
AbachiwadiEast3.20 km
PashchimsupaneSouth-East3.36 km
KirpeSouth-East3.58 km
BeldareNorth3.67 km
ArewadiSouth-West3.77 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sakurdi

Where is Sakurdi located?

Sakurdi village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakurdi?

Sakurdi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sakurdi?

The pincode of Sakurdi is 415114.

What is the population of Sakurdi?

Sakurdi has a total population of 1,250, including 620 males and 630 females.

How many households are there in Sakurdi?

There are 260 households in Sakurdi.

What is the literacy rate in Sakurdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakurdi is 71.12%. Male literacy is 74.68% and female literacy is 67.62%.