Sukhai - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Sukhai is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Sukhai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhai is 447751. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.99 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sukhai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sukhai

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhai village had a total population of 517 people, including 256 males and 261 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.74%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 54.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhai

Sukhai 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 Sukhai

Sukhai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Sukhai is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Sukhai is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhai

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

Health Facilities in Sukhai

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

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