Sukkam - Ghansaur, Seoni

Sukkam is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Mundapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukkam is 496280. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.08 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Sukkam 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 Sukkam

As per Census 2011, Sukkam village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 200 males and 195 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukkam

Sukkam 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 Sukkam

Public transport in the Sukkam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidhani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Sukkam is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Sukkam is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukkam

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

Health Facilities in Sukkam

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

FAQs about Sukkam