Sarkhon - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Sarkhon is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Janjgir and around 8 km from Janjgir. Sarkho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkhon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkhon is 436565. The village covers a total geographical area of 1299.53 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sarkhon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sarkhon

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkhon village had a total population of 5,270 people, including 2,623 males and 2,647 females, living in 1,105 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.36%, with male literacy at 91.18% and female literacy at 67.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkhon

Sarkhon 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 Sarkhon

Sarkhon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Sarkhon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sarkhon is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkhon

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

Health Facilities in Sarkhon

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

FAQs about Sarkhon