Sakat - Barshi, Solapur

Sakat is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Sakat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakat is 562097. The village covers a total geographical area of 1240 hectares and falls under the 413403 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sakat

According to the 2011 Census, Sakat village had a total population of 2,541 people, including 1,347 males and 1,194 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakat

Sakat 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 Sakat

Public transport in the Sakat is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsi Town, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Sakat is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Sakat is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakat

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

Health Facilities in Sakat

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

FAQs about Sakat