Sarekha - Gunderdehi, Balod

Sarekha is a village situated in the Gunderdehi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Gunderdehi and around 40 km from Durg. Sarekha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarekha is 442914. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.47 hectares and falls under the 491222 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sarekha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarekha

According to the 2011 Census, Sarekha village had a total population of 1,101 people, including 550 males and 551 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.73%, with male literacy at 92.98% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarekha

Sarekha 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 Sarekha

Sarekha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sikosa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Sarekha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sarekha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarekha

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

Health Facilities in Sarekha

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

FAQs about Sarekha