Sakur - Arni, Yavatmal

Sakur is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Sakur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakur is 543298. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.7 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Sakur

According to the 2011 Census, Sakur village had a total population of 683 people, including 349 males and 334 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.02%, with male literacy at 90.37% and female literacy at 73.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakur

Sakur 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 Sakur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sakur. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Sakur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sakur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakur

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

Health Facilities in Sakur

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

FAQs about Sakur