Sarrikalan - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Sarrikalan is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Rajim and around 84 km from Raipur. Sirrikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarrikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarrikalan is 444790. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.52 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Sarrikalan

According to the 2011 Census, Sarrikalan village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 691 males and 667 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.98%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarrikalan

Sarrikalan 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 Sarrikalan

Sarrikalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Sarrikalan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Sarrikalan is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarrikalan

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

Health Facilities in Sarrikalan

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

FAQs about Sarrikalan