Sukhari - Ambikapur, Surguja

Sukhari is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sukhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhari is 432981. The village covers a total geographical area of 944.7 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sukhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhari village had a total population of 2,252 people, including 1,134 males and 1,118 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.92%, with male literacy at 65.79% and female literacy at 47.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 805.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhari

Sukhari 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 Sukhari

Sukhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Sukhari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhari

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

Health Facilities in Sukhari

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

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