Indian Village Directory

Saktapur Village

Saktapur is an inhabited village in Punasa Sub-district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 505949, the Census 2011 record lists 1,635 people in 358 households and the reported area is 743.1 hectares. The local references include Punasa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sanawad at about 34 km.

In short:

Saktapur is a village in Punasa Sub-district, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 505949 and 1,635 people in 358 households.

Village Code505949
Population1,635
Households358
Area743.1 hectares
Nearest TownSanawad

Detailed village profile

Saktapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,635 people, 743.1 hectares of reported area and Sanawad as the nearest town reference for Saktapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-district Punasa
CD Block Punasa
  • Saktapur falls under Punasa Sub-district in Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 505949.
  • The record lists 1,635 people living in 358 households.
  • The reported village area is 743.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sanawad.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Saktapur
Census Village Code
505949
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khandwa (East Nimar)
District Census Code
466
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Punasa
Sub-district Census Code
03717
CD Block
Punasa
Households
358
Population
1,635
Male Population
861
Female Population
774
Sex Ratio
898.95
Area
743.1 hectares
Area
7.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Sanawad
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 220.02 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.57 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.67% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 70.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Saktapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 505949 and Punasa CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
466
Sub-district Census Code
03717
Village Census Code
505949
CD Block Code
0308
CD Block Name
Punasa

Location and Distance

Sanawad is the nearest town listed for Saktapur, about 34 km away. Khandwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Punasa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Khandwa
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sanawad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sanawad
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
743.1 hectares
Area
7.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,635 people in 358 households, with 861 male residents and 774 female residents. The average household size is 4.57, and SC share is 0.67% and ST share is 70.95% for Saktapur. Population density works out to about 220.02 people per sq km.

Total Households
358
Total Population
1,635
Male Population
861
Female Population
774
Sex Ratio
898.95
Average Household Size
4.57
SC Population
11
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.67
ST Population
1,160
ST Male Population
606
ST Female Population
554
ST Population Share
70.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Saktapur list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Saktapur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Saktapur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
103.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Saktapur include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Saktapur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Saktapur is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Saktapur show that net sown area is 355.55 hectares and irrigated land is 298.05 hectares (83.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
342 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
355.55
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
57.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
298.05
Canals Area In Hectares
190 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saktapur village located?

Saktapur is in Punasa Sub-district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Saktapur village in?

Saktapur village is in Khandwa (East Nimar) district.

Which state is Saktapur village in?

Saktapur village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Saktapur under?

Saktapur comes under Punasa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Saktapur?

The Census village code of Saktapur is 505949.

What is the population of Saktapur village?

The village record lists 1,635 people and 358 households for Saktapur.

How many households are in Saktapur village?

The village record lists 358 households for Saktapur.

What is the male and female population of Saktapur?

The record lists 861 male residents and 774 female residents for Saktapur.

What is the sex ratio of Saktapur village?

The sex ratio of Saktapur is 898.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Saktapur village?

The reported geographical area of Saktapur is 743.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Saktapur village?

The approximate population density of Saktapur is 220.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Saktapur?

The nearest town listed for Saktapur is Sanawad, about 34 km away.

How far is Saktapur from the district headquarters?

Saktapur is about 62 km from Khandwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Saktapur from the sub-district headquarters?

Saktapur is about 17 km from Punasa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Saktapur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Saktapur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Saktapur?

For Saktapur, net sown area is 355.55 hectares and irrigated land is 298.05 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Saktapur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Saktapur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.