Suklakhar - Katghora, Korba

Suklakhar is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Shuklakhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suklakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suklakhar is 435893. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.1 hectares and falls under the 495447 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Suklakhar 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 Suklakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Suklakhar village had a total population of 779 people, including 397 males and 382 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 54.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Suklakhar

Suklakhar 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 Suklakhar

Suklakhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Suklakhar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Suklakhar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suklakhar

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

Health Facilities in Suklakhar

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

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