Sarkhola

Sarkhola is a village located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.7km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 28.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dadpur is the gram panchayat of Sarkhola village.

Here you can discover what makes Sarkhola unique in its vibrant Polba Dadpur-Hugli region. You’ll see Sarkhola’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 Sarkhola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarkhola is 325208. The village spans a total geographical area of 51.85 hectares. Chunchura is nearest town to Sarkhola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sarkhola 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sarkhola

Population of Sarkhola

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkhola has a total population of about 479, with approximately 232 males and 247 females. The sex ratio is around 1064 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 296 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 147. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.80%, with male literacy at about 72.41% and female literacy near 51.82%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sarkhola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sarkhola

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sarkhola. As per the 2011 stats, Sarkhola had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sarkhola

Knowing the nearby villages of Sarkhola helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sarkhola.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarkhola