Sarkada - Pithora, Mahasamund

Sarkada is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sarkada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkada is 446309. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.34 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sarkada

As per Census 2011, Sarkada village has a total population of 1,099 people, consisting of 557 males and 542 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 701 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 299 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarkada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sarkada

Sarkada 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 Sarkada

Sarkada 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 Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Sarkada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sarkada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkada

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

Health Facilities in Sarkada

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

FAQs about Sarkada