Saklor - Suhela, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Saklor is a village situated in the Suhela tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Simga and around 72 km from Raipur. Saklor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saklor is 443581. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.28 hectares and falls under the 493195 pincode. Tilda Newra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Saklor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saklor

As per Census 2011, Saklor village has a total population of 2,017 people, consisting of 1,047 males and 970 females. The village has 427 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,411 literate and 606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 326 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saklor

Saklor 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 Saklor

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Saklor. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda Newra to Saklor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Saklor is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saklor

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

Health Facilities in Saklor

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

FAQs about Saklor