Sarakna - Ghuwara, Chhatarpur

Sarakna is a village situated in the Ghuwara tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghuwara and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Sarkana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarakna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarakna is 458207. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.3 hectares and falls under the 471313 pincode. Ghuwara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sarakna

According to the 2011 Census, Sarakna village had a total population of 2,407 people, including 1,268 males and 1,139 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 66.64% and female literacy at 46.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 763, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarakna

Sarakna 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 Sarakna

Sarakna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikamgarh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghuwara to Sarakna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Sarakna is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarakna

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

Health Facilities in Sarakna

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

FAQs about Sarakna