Sarekha - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Sarekha is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Sarekha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarekha is 439480. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.34 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Kawardha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sarekha

According to the 2011 Census, Sarekha village had a total population of 764 people, including 374 males and 390 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.43%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarekha

Sarekha 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 Sarekha

Sarekha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kawardha to Sarekha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarekha

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

Health Facilities in Sarekha

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

FAQs about Sarekha