Suktara - Dhanora, Seoni

Suktara is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Jamunpani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suktara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suktara is 496391. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.8 hectares and falls under the 480994 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Suktara

According to the 2011 Census, Suktara village had a total population of 400 people, including 197 males and 203 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.33%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Suktara

Suktara 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 Suktara

Suktara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Keolari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Suktara is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Suktara is about 83 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 Suktara

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

Health Facilities in Suktara

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

FAQs about Suktara