Sukha Mal - Chhapara, Seoni

Sukha Mal is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Mundrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukha Mal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukha Mal is 496045. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.97 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sukha Mal

According to the 2011 Census, Sukha Mal village had a total population of 452 people, including 227 males and 225 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.05%, with male literacy at 76.60% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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 Mal

Sukha Mal 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 Mal

Sukha Mal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Sukha Mal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Sukha Mal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukha Mal

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

Health Facilities in Sukha Mal

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 Mal village are given below:

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