Sakara - Digras, Yavatmal

Sakara is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Sakhara serves as the Village Panchayat for Sakara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakara is 542654. The village covers a total geographical area of 694 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sakara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakara

According to the 2011 Census, Sakara village had a total population of 3,445 people, including 1,801 males and 1,644 females, living in 713 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 63.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakara

Sakara 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 Sakara

Sakara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Sakara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sakara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakara

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

Health Facilities in Sakara

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

FAQs about Sakara