Singhra - Malkharoda, Sakti

Singhra is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Malkharoda and around 65 km from Janjgir. Singhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singhra is 437286. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.25 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Singhra

As per Census 2011, Singhra village has a total population of 3,198 people, consisting of 1,571 males and 1,627 females. The village has 746 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,033 literate and 1,165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1981,5711,627
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378176202
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,463722741
Scheduled Tribes (ST)288131157
Literate Population2,0331,178855
Illiterate Population1,165393772

Nearby Villages of Singhra

Singhra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhotekotSouth-West1.37 km
DalalpaliNorth1.75 km
ParsadihSouth-East1.93 km
KusmulNorth-East2.04 km
BelhabhathaSouth2.34 km
BadekotSouth-West2.34 km
ChikhliWest2.75 km
KirariNorth2.94 km
KaudiyaSouth-East3.16 km
LatiyadihEast3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singhra

Singhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Singhra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Singhra 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 Singhra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Singhra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Singhra

Where is Singhra located?

Singhra village is located in Malkharoda Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singhra?

The Gram Panchayat of Singhra is Singhara.

What is the pincode of Singhra?

The pincode of Singhra is 495691.

What is the population of Singhra?

Singhra has a total population of 3,198, including 1,571 males and 1,627 females.

How many households are there in Singhra?

There are 746 households in Singhra.

What is the literacy rate in Singhra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singhra is 63.57%. Male literacy is 74.98% and female literacy is 52.55%.