Sastabad - Hinganghat, Wardha

Sastabad is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Sastabad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sastabad is 534413. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.39 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sastabad

According to the 2011 Census, Sastabad village had a total population of 771 people, including 395 males and 376 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.04%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 81.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Sastabad

Sastabad 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 Sastabad

Sastabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Sastabad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Sastabad is about 40 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 Sastabad

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

Health Facilities in Sastabad

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

FAQs about Sastabad