Sorka - Prithvipur, Niwari

Sorka is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Prithvipur and around 70 km from Tikamgarh. Sorka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorka is 456659. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.68 hectares and falls under the 472336 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sorka

According to the 2011 Census, Sorka village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 751 males and 638 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.31%, with male literacy at 68.30% and female literacy at 38.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorka

Sorka 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 Sorka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sorka. The nearest railway station is Magarpur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Sorka is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Sorka is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorka

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

Health Facilities in Sorka

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

FAQs about Sorka