Sukla Bhata - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Sukla Bhata is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Shuklabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukla Bhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukla Bhata is 446969. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.69 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Magarlod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sukla Bhata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kurud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sukla Bhata

According to the 2011 Census, Sukla Bhata village had a total population of 1,061 people, including 541 males and 520 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukla Bhata

Sukla Bhata 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 Sukla Bhata

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sukla Bhata. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magarlod to Sukla Bhata is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sukla Bhata is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukla Bhata

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

Health Facilities in Sukla Bhata

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

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