Sukhari Bhandar - Udaypur, Surguja

Sukhari Bhandar is a village situated in the Udaypur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Sanibarra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhari Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhari Bhandar is 433211. The village covers a total geographical area of 2071.01 hectares and falls under the 497117 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Sukhari Bhandar 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 Bhandar

As per Census 2011, Sukhari Bhandar village has a total population of 377 people, consisting of 190 males and 187 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 328 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sukhari Bhandar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population377190187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693435
Scheduled Castes (SC)271611
Scheduled Tribes (ST)328162166
Literate Population1438063
Illiterate Population234110124

Nearby Villages of Sukhari Bhandar

Sukhari Bhandar 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)
SanibarraNorth-West3.95 km
LaxmangarhNorth4.06 km
Tendu TikraWest4.42 km
LipangiNorth-East4.65 km
PahadkorjaSouth4.69 km
KumdewaEast4.94 km
SayarSouth-East5.58 km
PhungiNorth6.29 km
RamnagarNorth-West6.82 km
PondiNorth-East6.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukhari Bhandar

Sukhari Bhandar 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 Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Sukhari Bhandar is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhari Bhandar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sukhari Bhandar

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 Bhandar 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 Sukhari Bhandar

Where is Sukhari Bhandar located?

Sukhari Bhandar village is located in Udaypur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sukhari Bhandar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukhari Bhandar is Sanibarra.

What is the pincode of Sukhari Bhandar?

The pincode of Sukhari Bhandar is 497117.

What is the population of Sukhari Bhandar?

Sukhari Bhandar has a total population of 377, including 190 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Sukhari Bhandar?

There are 94 households in Sukhari Bhandar.

What is the literacy rate in Sukhari Bhandar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukhari Bhandar is 37.93%. Male literacy is 42.11% and female literacy is 33.69%.