Sakair

Sakair is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.5km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Sakair village. As per 2009 stats, Dwipkhanda is the gram panchayat of Sakair village.

Here you can discover what makes Sakair unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sakair’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 Sakair

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sakair is 311523. The village spans a total geographical area of 242.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sakair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sakair 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sakair

Population of Sakair

According to the 2011 Census, Sakair has a total population of about 1,233, with approximately 645 males and 588 females. The sex ratio is around 911 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 750 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.23%, with male literacy at about 65.27% and female literacy near 56.80%. There are around 305 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sakair's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sakair

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

Nearby Villages of Sakair

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakair