Sukalya - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh

Sukalya is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Sukliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukalya is 480236. The village covers a total geographical area of 370 hectares and falls under the 465669 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Sukalya

According to the 2011 Census, Sukalya village had a total population of 812 people, including 429 males and 383 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 83.78% and female literacy at 50.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population812429383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045945
Scheduled Castes (SC)289146143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1558966
Literate Population481310171
Illiterate Population331119212

Nearby Villages of Sukalya

Sukalya 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)
Piplya BiramWest3.91 km
JasapuraNorth3.96 km
JhadlaEast5.33 km
Bor KhedaSouth-West5.63 km
BijoriEast6.69 km
HinotiyaNorth-West6.76 km
PanwadiNorth-West7.33 km
Lasudiya BhamaSouth-East7.94 km
Jamonia GaneshNorth-East8.78 km
Kher KhediSouth9.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukalya

Sukalya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pachor Road, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsinghgarh to Sukalya is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Sukalya is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukalya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sukalya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sukalya

Where is Sukalya located?

Sukalya village is located in Narsinghgarh Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sukalya?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukalya is Sukliya.

What is the pincode of Sukalya?

The pincode of Sukalya is 465669.

What is the population of Sukalya?

Sukalya had a total population of 812, including 429 males and 383 females.

How many households are there in Sukalya?

Sukalya had 177 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sukalya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukalya was 67.94%. Male literacy was 83.78% and female literacy was 50.59%.