Sarkara
Sarkara is a village located in Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Sitarganj (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Sarkada is the gram panchayat of Sarkara village.
Here you can discover what makes Sarkara unique in its vibrant Sitarganj-Udham Singh Nagar region. You’ll see Sarkara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sarkara
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarkara is 056153. The village spans a total geographical area of 318.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 242648. Sitarganj is nearest town to Sarkara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
When it comes to local governance, Sarkara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sitarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Sarkara
Population of Sarkara
According to the 2011 Census, Sarkara has a total population of about 3,234, with approximately 1,688 males and 1,546 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 386 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 219 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.48%, with male literacy at about 72.33% and female literacy near 60.09%. There are around 635 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sarkara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 3,234 | 1,688 | 1,546 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 386 | 214 | 172 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 219 | 122 | 97 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 2,150 | 1,221 | 929 |
Illiterate Population | 1,084 | 467 | 617 |
Connectivity of Sarkara
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sarkara. As per the 2011 stats, Sarkara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sarkara
Knowing the nearby villages of Sarkara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sarkara.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sarkara
- Where is Sarkara located?
- Sarkara village is situated in Sitarganj Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sarkara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sarkara is Sarkada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sarkara?
- The pincode of Sarkara is 242648, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sarkara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sarkara is 3,234, with 1,688 males and 1,546 females.
- How many households are there in Sarkara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sarkara village has a total of 635 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sarkara as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sarkara is 66.48%. The male literacy rate is 72.33%, while the female literacy rate is 60.09%.