Sarkikhapa - Sausar, Pandhurna

Sarkikhapa is a village situated in the Sausar tehsil of Pandhurna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from Sausar and around 84 km from Chhindwara. Marram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkikhapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkikhapa is 495245. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.87 hectares and falls under the 480105 pincode. Sausar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Sarkikhapa

As per Census 2011, Sarkikhapa village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 180 males and 175 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 349 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarkikhapa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population355180175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)612734
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)349176173
Literate Population17410767
Illiterate Population18173108

Nearby Villages of Sarkikhapa

Sarkikhapa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandewaniSouth2.14 km
Borpani F.v.North2.58 km
PanchalkhapaSouth4.97 km
BhummaSouth-East4.99 km
Jamalapani No.1South-East5.03 km
SillewaniSouth-West5.21 km
DuddewaniWest6.13 km
BiroliparNorth-West6.22 km
BhajipaniWest6.30 km
MungnaparSouth-West6.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarkikhapa

Sarkikhapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sausar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sausar to Sarkikhapa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Sarkikhapa is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkikhapa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sarkikhapa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sarkikhapa

Where is Sarkikhapa located?

Sarkikhapa village is located in Sausar Tehsil, Pandhurna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarkikhapa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarkikhapa is Marram.

What is the pincode of Sarkikhapa?

The pincode of Sarkikhapa is 480105.

What is the population of Sarkikhapa?

Sarkikhapa has a total population of 355, including 180 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Sarkikhapa?

There are 79 households in Sarkikhapa.

What is the literacy rate in Sarkikhapa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarkikhapa is 49.01%. Male literacy is 59.44% and female literacy is 38.29%.