Sakedi - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Sakedi is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Sakedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakedi is 566444. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.84 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Sakedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakedi

According to the 2011 Census, Sakedi village had a total population of 1,183 people, including 589 males and 594 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.78%, with male literacy at 92.95% and female literacy at 76.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakedi

Sakedi 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 Sakedi

Sakedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Sakedi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Sakedi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakedi

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

Health Facilities in Sakedi

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

FAQs about Sakedi