Sarjuni - Sakti

Sarjuni is a village situated in the Sakti tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Sakti and around 56 km from Janjgir. Arjuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarjuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarjuni is 436970. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.56 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sarjuni

According to the 2011 Census, Sarjuni village had a total population of 584 people, including 284 males and 300 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.68%, with male literacy at 91.29% and female literacy at 68.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population584284300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824339
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1768393
Literate Population400220180
Illiterate Population18464120

Nearby Villages of Sarjuni

Sarjuni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArjuniSouth-West0.98 km
BagdewaEast1.01 km
KalmipatSouth-East1.08 km
KeribandhaNorth-West1.72 km
Ganda BordiSouth-East2.02 km
CharparaWest2.03 km
BakeliSouth-East2.23 km
ParsadakhurdNorth-West2.24 km
GondbordiSouth2.25 km
TiuarNorth-East2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarjuni

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sarjuni. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Sarjuni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sarjuni is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarjuni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarjuni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sarjuni

Where is Sarjuni located?

Sarjuni village is located in Sakti Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarjuni?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarjuni is Arjuni.

What is the pincode of Sarjuni?

The pincode of Sarjuni is 495689.

What is the population of Sarjuni?

Sarjuni had a total population of 584, including 284 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Sarjuni?

Sarjuni had 160 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarjuni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarjuni was 79.68%. Male literacy was 91.29% and female literacy was 68.97%.