Sarkhor - Pendra, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Sarkhor is a village situated in the Pendra tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Pendra and around 90 km from Bilaspur. Basantpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkhor is 437634. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.23 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sarkhor

As per Census 2011, Sarkhor village has a total population of 897 people, consisting of 443 males and 454 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 486 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 807 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkhor

Sarkhor 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 Sarkhor

Sarkhor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarbahara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Sarkhor is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Sarkhor is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkhor

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

Health Facilities in Sarkhor

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

FAQs about Sarkhor