Sarkhi - Chainpur, Gumla

Sarkhi is a village situated in the Chainpur subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 47 km from Gumla, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bendora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkhi is 376142. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.13 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode. Gumla is the nearest town.

Sarkhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarkhi

As per Census 2011, Sarkhi village has a total population of 302 people, consisting of 151 males and 151 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarkhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population302151151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)302151151
Literate Population1779384
Illiterate Population1255867

Nearby Villages of Sarkhi

Sarkhi 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)
HarraNorth-East1.93 km
BendoraSouth2.09 km
ChhatarpurWest2.35 km
TintangarNorth2.66 km
DatraNorth-East3.59 km
LalganjNorth-East3.70 km
KotingSouth-East4.24 km
KoriSouth-West4.35 km
ChainpurNorth-West4.54 km
SimlabartoliEast4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarkhi

Public transport in the Sarkhi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lohardaga, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Sarkhi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sarkhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarkhi

Where is Sarkhi located?

Sarkhi village is located in Chainpur Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarkhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarkhi is Bendora.

What is the pincode of Sarkhi?

The pincode of Sarkhi is 835207.

What is the population of Sarkhi?

Sarkhi has a total population of 302, including 151 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Sarkhi?

There are 66 households in Sarkhi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarkhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarkhi is 58.61%. Male literacy is 61.59% and female literacy is 55.63%.