Sukha - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Sukha is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Sukha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukha is 489814. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.13 hectares and falls under the 482002 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Sukha

According to the 2011 Census, Sukha village had a total population of 884 people, including 463 males and 421 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 73.54% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukha

Sukha 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 Sukha

Sukha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Sukha is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Sukha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukha

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

Health Facilities in Sukha

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

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