Sakha - Birsa, Balaghat

Sakha is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 106 km from Baihar and around 107 km from Balaghat. Surwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakha is 498140. The village covers a total geographical area of 792.54 hectares and falls under the 481051 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sakha

According to the 2011 Census, Sakha village had a total population of 919 people, including 459 males and 460 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.53%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 67.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 732.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakha

Sakha 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 Sakha

Sakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Sakha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sakha is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakha

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

Health Facilities in Sakha

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

FAQs about Sakha