Sarga - Sitapur, Surguja

Sarga is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Sarga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarga is 433477. The village covers a total geographical area of 1367.12 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sarga 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 Sarga

According to the 2011 Census, Sarga village had a total population of 2,281 people, including 1,153 males and 1,128 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%, with male literacy at 70.80% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,503.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarga

Sarga 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 Sarga

Sarga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Sarga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Sarga is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarga

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

Health Facilities in Sarga

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

FAQs about Sarga