Sakita - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Sakita is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Shyamsundar. Mugura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakita is 320818. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.78 hectares and falls under the 713408 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sakita

As per Census 2011, Sakita village has a total population of 1,869 people, consisting of 956 males and 913 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,364 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 704 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sakita are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sakita

Sakita 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 Sakita

Sakita is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Sakita is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakita

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

Health Facilities in Sakita

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

FAQs about Sakita