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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sakita village had a total population of 1,869 people, including 956 males and 913 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 74.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 704, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

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