Sukhrikalan - Barpali, Korba

Sukhrikalan is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 72 km from Kartala and around 50 km from Korba. Sukhrikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhrikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhrikalan is 436446. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.15 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sukhrikalan

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhrikalan village had a total population of 1,623 people, including 804 males and 819 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 62.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhrikalan

Sukhrikalan 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 Sukhrikalan

Sukhrikalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh6, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Sukhrikalan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Sukhrikalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhrikalan

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

Health Facilities in Sukhrikalan

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

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