Sarkanya - Anta, Baran

Sarkanya is a village situated in the Anta tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from Antah and around 39 km from Baran. Pachel Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkanya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkanya is 102636. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.4 hectares and falls under the 325209 pincode. Antah is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sarkanya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarkanya

As per Census 2011, Sarkanya village has a total population of 1,323 people, consisting of 687 males and 636 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 766 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 252 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkanya

Sarkanya 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 Sarkanya

Sarkanya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bijora, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antah to Sarkanya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Sarkanya is about 39 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 Sarkanya

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

Health Facilities in Sarkanya

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

FAQs about Sarkanya