Sarpata - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Sarpata is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Simga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarpata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarpata is 435959. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.42 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

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

Population of Sarpata

According to the 2011 Census, Sarpata village had a total population of 422 people, including 212 males and 210 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 55.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarpata

Sarpata 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 Sarpata

Sarpata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Sarpata is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Sarpata is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarpata

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

Health Facilities in Sarpata

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

FAQs about Sarpata