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Suktara Village

Suktara is an inhabited village in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 496391, the Census 2011 record lists 400 people in 106 households and the reported area is 240.8 hectares. The local references include Dhanora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lakhnadon at about 38 km.

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Quick answer: Suktara is a village in Dhanora Sub-district, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 496391 and 400 people in 106 households.
Village Code496391
Population400
Households106
Area240.8 hectares
Nearest TownLakhnadon

Key Village Facts

Village
Suktara
Census Village Code
496391
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Seoni
District Census Code
456
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanora
Sub-district Census Code
03662
CD Block
Dhanora
Households
106
Population
400
Male Population
197
Female Population
203
Sex Ratio
1,030.46
Area
240.8 hectares
Area
2.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Lakhnadon
Nearest Town Distance
38 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Suktara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 400 people, 240.8 hectares of reported area and Lakhnadon as the nearest town reference for Suktara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSeoni
Sub-districtDhanora
CD BlockDhanora
  • Suktara falls under Dhanora Sub-district in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 496391.
  • The record lists 400 people living in 106 households.
  • The reported village area is 240.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lakhnadon.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density166.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.77 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share85.25%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Suktara in the official administrative record. Census village code 496391 and Dhanora CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
456
Sub-district Census Code
03662
Village Census Code
496391
CD Block Code
0252
CD Block Name
Dhanora

Location and Distance

Lakhnadon is the nearest town listed for Suktara, about 38 km away. Seoni is listed as the district headquarters at about 83 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
34 km
District Headquarter
Seoni
Distance from District Headquarter
83 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Lakhnadon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Lakhnadon
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
240.8 hectares
Area
2.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 400 people in 106 households, with 197 male residents and 203 female residents. The average household size is 3.77, and SC share is 4% and ST share is 85.25% for Suktara. Population density works out to about 166.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
106
Total Population
400
Male Population
197
Female Population
203
Sex Ratio
1,030.46
Average Household Size
3.77
SC Population
16
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
4
ST Population
341
ST Male Population
163
ST Female Population
178
ST Population Share
85.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Suktara list 1 government primary 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
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
3.85 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Suktara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
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 Suktara include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Suktara is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Suktara show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 188.32 hectares and irrigated land is 5.95 hectares (3.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Forest Area In Hectares
6.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.74
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.27 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.26 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.68 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
188.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
182.37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.949999999999999
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Suktara village located?

Suktara is in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Suktara village in?

Suktara village is in Seoni district.

Which state is Suktara village in?

Suktara village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Suktara under?

Suktara comes under Dhanora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Suktara?

The Census village code of Suktara is 496391.

What is the population of Suktara village?

The village record lists 400 people and 106 households for Suktara.

How many households are in Suktara village?

The village record lists 106 households for Suktara.

What is the male and female population of Suktara?

The record lists 197 male residents and 203 female residents for Suktara.

What is the sex ratio of Suktara village?

The sex ratio of Suktara is 1,030.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Suktara village?

The reported geographical area of Suktara is 240.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Suktara village?

The approximate population density of Suktara is 166.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Suktara?

The nearest town listed for Suktara is Lakhnadon, about 38 km away.

How far is Suktara from the district headquarters?

Suktara is about 83 km from Seoni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Suktara from the sub-district headquarters?

Suktara is about 34 km from Dhanora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Suktara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Suktara.

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

For Suktara, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 188.32 hectares and irrigated land is 5.95 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.