Sukala - Armori, Gadchiroli

Sukala is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sukala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukala is 538532. The village covers a total geographical area of 502 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Sukala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sukala

According to the 2011 Census, Sukala village had a total population of 1,068 people, including 525 males and 543 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.34%, with male literacy at 93.31% and female literacy at 83.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 569.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukala

Sukala 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 Sukala

Sukala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Sukala is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sukala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukala

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

Health Facilities in Sukala

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

FAQs about Sukala