Sarekha - Baihar, Balaghat

Sarekha is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Karwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarekha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarekha is 498004. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.57 hectares and falls under the 481111 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sarekha

According to the 2011 Census, Sarekha village had a total population of 461 people, including 220 males and 241 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.75%, with male literacy at 89.06% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarekha

Sarekha 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 Sarekha

Sarekha 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 Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Sarekha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sarekha is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarekha

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

Health Facilities in Sarekha

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

FAQs about Sarekha