Saraskela - Adbhar, Sakti

Saraskela is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Malkharoda and around 65 km from Janjgir. Saraskela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraskela is 437274. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.5 hectares and falls under the 495688 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Saraskela

According to the 2011 Census, Saraskela village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 636 males and 615 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.65%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 57.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 962, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraskela

Saraskela 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 Saraskela

Saraskela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Saraskela is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Saraskela is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraskela

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

Health Facilities in Saraskela

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

FAQs about Saraskela