Indian Village Directory

Sakoli Taluka Village List

Sakoli Taluka in Bhandara district, Maharashtra has 95 Census 2011 village records, including 85 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 122,243 people, 29,055 households and 44,155.01 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.

In short:

Sakoli Taluka has 95 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 85 inhabited villages. They are part of Bhandara district in Maharashtra.

Villages95
Inhabited Villages85
Population122,243
Households29,055
Area (ha)44,155.01
CD Blocks1

Key Facts

Location
Sakoli Taluka is in Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
Village Records
95 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
85
Listed Population
122,243
Households
29,055
Recorded Village Area
44,155.01 hectares
Largest by Population
Sendurwafa (10,254 people)
Largest by Area
Gidalpar (1,963.51 hectares)

Largest Villages by Population

Sendurwafa is the highest-population village listed in Sakoli Taluka, with 10,254 people and 2,389 households. It represents 8.4% of the listed taluka village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Sendurwafa 10,254 8.4% 2,389 4.3 531.66 1,928.7 Bhandara 42.0
2 Sangadi 6,823 5.6% 1,635 4.2 623.71 1,093.9 Bhandara 55.0
3 Parsodi 3,722 3% 890 4.2 1,013.37 367.3 Bhandara 52.0
4 Wadad 3,714 3% 857 4.3 1,043.87 355.8 Bhandara 70.0
5 Sasara 3,580 2.9% 846 4.2 648.77 551.8 Bhandara 57.0
6 Palasgaon 3,277 2.7% 749 4.4 1,139.50 287.6 Bhandara 90.0
7 Lawari 3,263 2.7% 754 4.3 677.97 481.3 Bhandara 47.0
8 Umari 3,263 2.7% 723 4.5 968.26 337 Bhandara 49.0
9 Pindkepar 3,149 2.6% 747 4.2 858.52 366.8 Bhandara 45.0
10 Kinhi(ekodi) 2,994 2.4% 693 4.3 778 384.8 Tumsar 45.0

Largest Villages by Area

Gidalpar has the largest recorded village area in Sakoli Taluka, at 1,963.51 hectares. This is 4.4% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Gidalpar 1,963.51 4.4% 0 0 0 0
2 Pitezari 1,958.01 4.4% 579 29.6 151 0.08 Bhandara 55.0
3 Palasgaon 1,139.50 2.6% 3,277 287.6 749 0.66 Bhandara 90.0
4 Wadad 1,043.87 2.4% 3,714 355.8 857 0.82 Bhandara 70.0
5 Zadgaon 1,020.03 2.3% 592 58 159 0.16 Bhandara 53.0
6 Parsodi 1,013.37 2.3% 3,722 367.3 890 0.88 Bhandara 52.0
7 Umari 968.26 2.2% 3,263 337 723 0.75 Bhandara 49.0
8 Bundalghat 930.35 2.1% 0 0 0 0
9 Chandori 928.96 2.1% 2,162 232.7 507 0.55 Tumsar 45.0
10 Pindkepar 858.52 1.9% 3,149 366.8 747 0.87 Bhandara 45.0

Population Summary

Sakoli Taluka has 122,243 people in 29,055 households across 95 Census 2011 village records.

Average Population / Village1,287
Average Household Size4.2
Inhabited Village %89%
Population Density / sq km276.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population122,243

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage links Sakoli villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.

CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported3

CD blocks reported: Sakoli.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage for Sakoli Taluka is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 85 villages (89%), mobile coverage in 79 villages (83%), all-weather road in 84 villages (88%), domestic power supply in 84 villages (88%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 85 85 10 89.47
Mobile Coverage 79 85 16 83.16
All-Weather Road 84 85 11 88.42
PDS Shop 69 85 26 72.63
Domestic Power Supply 84 85 11 88.42
Median Nearest Town Distance50 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km85
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 0 0%
5-10 Km 0 0%
10-25 Km 0 0%
Over 25 Km 85 100%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance fields show how Sakoli villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 85 villages, with an average of 50.64 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 90.0 km for Nilaj. Use these figures for orientation only.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 85 50.64 90 Nilaj Bhandara

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains the fields available for Sakoli Taluka. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,215 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 475 380
Location and Distance 3 265 180
Population and Social Groups 3 285 255
Education Facilities 8 680 281
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 170 163
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 85 69
Power Supply 3 255 252

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Sakoli

Sakoli Taluka has 13 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 7 banks and 1 PIN codes. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 5 entries (38%). PIN code 441802 has the highest listed count, with 13 records (100%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages13.7
ATM Share85%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share15%
Records / Bank1.9
ATM/CDM/CRM Records13
ATMs11
CRMs2
Banks7
PINs1

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 38%
Bank of India 2 15%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 15%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 7.7%
Canara Bank 1 7.7%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
441802 13 100%

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

PIN code-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
PINRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanks
441802 13 11 2 0 7

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Sakoli Taluka, including banks such as Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra and Canara Bank. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sakoli (Ct) Sakoli Nursery Colony, Near Bus Stop, Nh No-6 at Post- Sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Wirshi Teh.sakoli Tembhurne Bldg, Wirshi, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802
Canara Bank ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sakoli (Ct) Main Road Nursery Colony, Near Bus Stop, Sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sakoli (Ct) Sakoli P O, Bhandara, Maharashtra Plot No:28/3/1 Nh 06, Sky Tower, Sendurwafa, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sakoli (Ct) District, Bhandara, Maharashtra - 441802 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Modi Heights Near Modi Petrol Pump Panchasheel Ward- Sakoli, Bh…
State Bank of India ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sakoli (Ct) Sakoli Sbi ATM 3, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802
Bank of India CRM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sakoli (Ct) Sakoli Nursery Colony, Near Bus Stop, Nh No-6 at Post- Sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 441802 Bhandara Sakoli Sendurwafa Plot No.32 Pragati Colony Sendurwafa, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441802

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Villages in Sakoli Taluka

The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Sakoli Taluka. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.

A Villages

A villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Alebedar 537110 8 1 540.42 Sakoli Bhandara Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Amgaon Bk. 537090 780 176 479.69 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Amgaon Kh. 537091 662 161 239.57 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Ategaon 537082 624 149 243.65 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available

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B Villages

B villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Bamhani 537126 719 164 238.43 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Bampewada 537089 2,352 606 427.09 Sakoli Tirora Available Available Available Available
Baradkinhi 537138 568 128 700.62 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Bodra 537106 2,519 599 463.69 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Bolde 537155 891 218 500.21 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Bonde 537140 986 239 304.03 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Borgaon 537100 652 163 201.80 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Bundalghat 537073 0 0 930.35 Sakoli

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C Villages

C villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Chandori 537083 2,162 507 928.96 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Chargaon 537132 1,130 234 239.99 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Chichgaon 537115 312 86 164.30 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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D Villages

D villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Dharmapuri 537124 1,176 283 395.30 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Dongargaon 537092 0 0 488.28 Sakoli

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G Villages

G villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Gadkumbhali 537123 671 164 358.35 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Ghanod 537080 1,710 432 340.83 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Gidalpar 537079 0 0 1,963.51 Sakoli
Girola 537081 0 0 193.79 Sakoli
Girola 537139 592 140 238.27 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Gondumari 537145 2,690 628 554.94 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Gudhari 537104 526 128 325.59 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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J Villages

J villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Jamanapur 537118 1,480 346 453.84 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Jambhali 537108 1,843 455 793.42 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Jambhali Khamba 537077 1,572 371 816 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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K Villages

K villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Katangdhara 537161 903 220 268.47 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Kesalwada 537158 510 125 529.31 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Khairi 537099 442 117 306.58 Sakoli Bhandara Available Not Available Available Available
Khairlanji 537117 691 161 261.27 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Khamba 537093 1,555 358 738.69 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Khandala 537148 1,847 466 477.05 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Kinhi 537112 2,003 446 695.51 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Kinhi(ekodi) 537103 2,994 693 778 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Kitadi 537137 169 38 210.93 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Kumbhali 537129 2,716 644 376.09 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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L Villages

L villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Lawari 537130 3,263 754 677.97 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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M Villages

M villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Mahalgaon 537143 1,930 455 549 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Makardhokada 537107 0 0 130.51 Sakoli
Makkitola 537086 159 38 88.18 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Malutola 537094 936 211 486.57 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Mohgata 537125 630 155 244.40 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Mohgata Rayyt. 537128 0 0 81.59 Sakoli
Mokhe 537114 1,026 239 362.56 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Mundipar 537127 1,056 270 471 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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N Villages

N villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Navegaon 537074 0 0 65.71 Sakoli
Nilaj 537144 1,566 365 341.84 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Nipiyartola 537088 237 60 99.11 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Nyaharwani 537150 246 64 230.60 Sakoli Bhandara Available Not Available Available Available

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P Villages

P villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Palasgaon 537146 3,277 749 1,139.50 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Palaspani 537087 1,244 303 314.32 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Pangadi 537076 0 0 282.92 Sakoli
Papala Bk. 537156 828 197 395.38 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Papala Kh. 537153 290 74 175.68 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Parastola 537101 884 197 268.07 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Parsodi 537134 3,722 890 1,013.37 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Pathari 537119 884 213 444.62 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Pindkepar 537109 3,149 747 858.52 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Pitezari 537078 579 151 1,958.01 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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R Villages

R villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Rengepar 537095 763 180 293.73 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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S Villages

S villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Sakara 537147 843 225 313 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Salai Bk. 537157 748 189 262.43 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Salai(kh) 537159 0 0 211.38 Sakoli
Salebardi 537164 535 158 650.04 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sangadi 537166 6,823 1,635 623.71 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sangaon 537160 415 106 177.63 Sakoli Bhandara Available Not Available Available Available
Sarati 537116 286 76 208.32 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sasara 537162 3,580 846 648.77 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Satalwada 537096 1,765 410 447.62 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sawarbandh 537136 1,669 405 423.36 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sawargaon 537131 0 0 103.80 Sakoli
Sendurwafa 537122 10,254 2,389 531.66 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Siregaontola 537167 564 131 173.55 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sitepar 537113 383 88 194 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sivanibandh 537151 1,504 346 338.40 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sonegaon 537084 504 131 226.59 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Sonpuri 537105 654 147 320 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sukali 537142 1,295 309 378.04 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Sundari 537133 508 117 233.06 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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T Villages

T villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Tudmapuri 537111 1,210 299 450.82 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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U Villages

U villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Ukara 537121 704 155 391.65 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Not Available Available
Umari 537135 3,263 723 968.26 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Umarzari 537075 876 213 533.85 Sakoli Tirora Available Available Available Available
Usgaon 537085 1,078 264 394.35 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available

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V Villages

V villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Vihirgaon 537163 1,415 336 364.52 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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W Villages

W villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Wadad 537141 3,714 857 1,043.87 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Wadegaon 537097 1,382 318 505.39 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Walmazari 537098 759 191 710 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Wangi 537154 1,718 421 463.12 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available
Watetekar 537149 78 23 162.58 Sakoli Bhandara Not Available Not Available Available Available
Wirshi 537120 2,898 658 663 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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Y Villages

Y villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Yekodi 537102 2,822 704 772 Sakoli Tumsar Available Available Available Available
Yetgaon 537165 280 68 106.23 Sakoli Bhandara Available Not Available Available Available

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Z Villages

Z villages in Sakoli Taluka
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Zadgaon 537152 592 159 1,020.03 Sakoli Bhandara Available Available Available Available

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Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Sakoli Taluka?

Sakoli Taluka has 95 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 85 inhabited villages. They are part of Bhandara district in Maharashtra.

Which is the most populated village in Sakoli Taluka?

Sendurwafa is the most populated village listed for Sakoli Taluka, with 10,254 people and 2,389 households.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Sakoli Taluka?

Gidalpar has the largest recorded village area in Sakoli Taluka, at 1,963.51 hectares.

What village facilities are reported in Sakoli Taluka?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 85 villages, all-weather road in 84 villages, domestic power supply in 84 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Sakoli Taluka?

Sakoli Taluka has 13 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 5 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.

What can I find in the Sakoli Taluka village table?

The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.

Is Sakoli also a sub-district in Census data?

Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.

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.