Sulkhan - Madwas, Sidhi

Sulkhan is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Majhauli and around 40 km from Sidhi. Silwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulkhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulkhan is 503152. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.94 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sulkhan

As per Census 2011, Sulkhan village has a total population of 388 people, consisting of 192 males and 196 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulkhan

Sulkhan 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 Sulkhan

Sulkhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Sulkhan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Sulkhan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulkhan

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

Health Facilities in Sulkhan

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

FAQs about Sulkhan