Sakua

Sakua is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Sialighaty is the gram panchayat of Sakua village.

Here you can discover what makes Sakua unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Sakua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sakua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sakua is 390627. The village spans a total geographical area of 206 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757025. Baripada is nearest town to Sakua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sakua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sakua

Population of Sakua

According to the 2011 Census, Sakua has a total population of about 1,227, with approximately 661 males and 566 females. The sex ratio is around 856 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 170 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 299. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.44%, with male literacy at about 63.69% and female literacy near 52.30%. There are around 331 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sakua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sakua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sakua. As per the 2011 stats, Sakua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sakua

Knowing the nearby villages of Sakua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sakua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakua