Sahur - Ashti, Wardha

Sahur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Sahur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahur is 533390. The village covers a total geographical area of 1259.62 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sahur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahur village had a total population of 4,043 people, including 2,102 males and 1,941 females, living in 972 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.43%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 78.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahur

Sahur 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 Sahur

Sahur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Benoda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Sahur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Sahur is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahur

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

Health Facilities in Sahur

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

FAQs about Sahur