Sakoti - Sardhana, Meerut

Sakoti is a village situated in the Sardhana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardhana and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Sakoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakoti is 118647. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.16 hectares and falls under the 250223 pincode.

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

Population of Sakoti

According to the 2011 Census, Sakoti village had a total population of 5,510 people, including 2,878 males and 2,632 females, living in 1,025 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.98%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 67.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,046.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,5102,8782,632
Child Population (0–6 yrs)688375313
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,046554492
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,7602,1901,570
Illiterate Population1,7506881,062

Nearby Villages of Sakoti

Sakoti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TandaNorth-West1.26 km
JitpurEast1.35 km
JasrathpurSouth-East1.61 km
MadaripurNorth-East1.85 km
RuhasaSouth-West2.18 km
BharotaEast2.23 km
Kheri JatranNorth-West2.30 km
Jamalpur GomaSouth-East2.74 km
KanoraSouth2.95 km
MohanipurEast3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakoti

Sakoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhoti Tanda, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Meerut to Sakoti is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakoti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sakoti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sakoti

Where is Sakoti located?

Sakoti village is located in Sardhana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakoti?

Sakoti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sakoti?

The pincode of Sakoti is 250223.

What is the population of Sakoti?

Sakoti had a total population of 5,510, including 2,878 males and 2,632 females.

How many households are there in Sakoti?

Sakoti had 1,025 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sakoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakoti was 77.98%. Male literacy was 87.50% and female literacy was 67.70%.