Sukkam - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Sukkam is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Garghatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukkam is 495889. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.53 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 31 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sukkam village had a total population of 433 people, including 227 males and 206 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.11%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 54.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

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

Sukkam 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 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Sukkam is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Sukkam is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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