Indian Village Directory

Sorkhi Village

Sorkhi is an inhabited village in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 458203, the Census 2011 record lists 1,876 people in 338 households and the reported area is 1,031.71 hectares. The local references include Bada Malhera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghuwara at about 13 km.

In short:

Sorkhi is a village in Ghuwara Sub-district, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 458203 and 1,876 people in 338 households.

Village Code458203
Population1,876
Households338
Area1,031.71 hectares
Nearest TownGhuwara

Detailed village profile

Sorkhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,876 people, 1,031.71 hectares of reported area and Ghuwara as the nearest town reference for Sorkhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhatarpur
Sub-district Ghuwara
CD Block Bada Malhera
  • Sorkhi falls under Ghuwara Sub-district in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 458203.
  • The record lists 1,876 people living in 338 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,031.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ghuwara.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Sorkhi
Census Village Code
458203
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhatarpur
District Census Code
425
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghuwara
Sub-district Census Code
03432
CD Block
Bada Malhera
Households
338
Population
1,876
Male Population
1,028
Female Population
848
Sex Ratio
824.9
Area
1,031.71 hectares
Area
10.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 181.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.55 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 35.07% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.13% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 29.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sorkhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 458203 and Bada Malhera CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
425
Sub-district Census Code
03432
Village Census Code
458203
CD Block Code
0043
CD Block Name
Bada Malhera

Location and Distance

Ghuwara is the nearest town listed for Sorkhi, about 13 km away. Chhatarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghuwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
1,031.71 hectares
Area
10.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,876 people in 338 households, with 1,028 male residents and 848 female residents. The average household size is 5.55, and SC share is 35.07% and ST share is 6.13% for Sorkhi. Population density works out to about 181.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
338
Total Population
1,876
Male Population
1,028
Female Population
848
Sex Ratio
824.9
Average Household Size
5.55
SC Population
658
SC Male Population
354
SC Female Population
304
SC Population Share
35.07
ST Population
115
ST Male Population
60
ST Female Population
55
ST Population Share
6.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sorkhi list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sorkhi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sorkhi include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
26.65 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
180.79 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sorkhi include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sorkhi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sorkhi is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sorkhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Tilhan, net sown area is 619.57 hectares and irrigated land is 180.79 hectares (29.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tilhan
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
77.28
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.87 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
47.22 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
187.54 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
70.58 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
619.57
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
438.78 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
180.79

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sorkhi village located?

Sorkhi is in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sorkhi village in?

Sorkhi village is in Chhatarpur district.

Which state is Sorkhi village in?

Sorkhi village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sorkhi under?

Sorkhi comes under Ghuwara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sorkhi?

The Census village code of Sorkhi is 458203.

What is the population of Sorkhi village?

The village record lists 1,876 people and 338 households for Sorkhi.

How many households are in Sorkhi village?

The village record lists 338 households for Sorkhi.

What is the male and female population of Sorkhi?

The record lists 1,028 male residents and 848 female residents for Sorkhi.

What is the sex ratio of Sorkhi village?

The sex ratio of Sorkhi is 824.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sorkhi village?

The reported geographical area of Sorkhi is 1,031.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Sorkhi village?

The approximate population density of Sorkhi is 181.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sorkhi?

The nearest town listed for Sorkhi is Ghuwara, about 13 km away.

How far is Sorkhi from the district headquarters?

Sorkhi is about 90 km from Chhatarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sorkhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Sorkhi is about 13 km from Ghuwara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sorkhi?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sorkhi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sorkhi?

For Sorkhi, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Tilhan, net sown area is 619.57 hectares and irrigated land is 180.79 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sorkhi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sorkhi.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.