Sedam - Batouli, Surguja

Sedam is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Sedam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sedam is 433519. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.17 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sedam

According to the 2011 Census, Sedam village had a total population of 1,371 people, including 697 males and 674 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 74.21% and female literacy at 52.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Sedam

Sedam 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 Sedam

Sedam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Sedam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Sedam is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sedam

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

Health Facilities in Sedam

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

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