Churka - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Churka is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Churka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churka is 495861. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.07 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Churka 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 Churka

As per Census 2011, Churka village has a total population of 735 people, consisting of 361 males and 374 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population735361374
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155659
Scheduled Castes (SC)245123122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)783840
Literate Population358199159
Illiterate Population377162215

Nearby Villages of Churka

Churka 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)
RanaNorth-West1.78 km
SahsnaEast1.95 km
SejwadaSouth-West2.05 km
BhaliwadaSouth2.57 km
GhoghariNorth-East2.71 km
PathariyaWest2.74 km
Khairi MalNorth2.80 km
Punwara KhurdNorth-West3.40 km
SukwahSouth-East3.76 km
JhariyaNorth4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Churka

Churka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Churka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Churka is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Churka

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

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

FAQs about Churka

Where is Churka located?

Churka village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Churka?

Churka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Churka?

The pincode of Churka is 480886.

What is the population of Churka?

Churka has a total population of 735, including 361 males and 374 females.

How many households are there in Churka?

There are 194 households in Churka.

What is the literacy rate in Churka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churka is 48.71%. Male literacy is 55.12% and female literacy is 42.51%.