Sukma is a town in
Sukma district in
Chhattisgarh
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,
India
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.
Geography
The coordinates for Sukma are with an elevation of 210 m above MSL.
[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Sukma.html Map and weather of Sukma]
Location
Sukma is connected to
Jagdalpur by
National Highway 30.
Transport
The only transport systems available is road transport. Buses play a major role in public transportation and are available for
Raipur,
Hyderabad
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,
Bhilai,
Bilaspur,
Vijaywada,
Jagdalpur,
Visakhapatnam
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. Other means of road transport include cars and taxis.
The nearest railroad station is at
Dantewada while the nearest airport is in
Jagdalpur.
Naxalite activity
Sukma district is a part of the "
Red corridor". It is one of the most militarized districts in the country with a deployment of over 10,000 personnel. This region in India is primarily affected by the
Naxalite–Maoist insurgency. The region has been under continuous attack by the Maoists who often target police personnel, military forces and political leaders. Some of the most well-known incidents around Sukma during this insurgency include the
2013 Naxalite attack in Darbha valley, the
2017 Sukma attack and the
2018 Sukma attack.
References
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External links
About SukmaSatellite image of Sukma
Sukma district
Cities and towns in Sukma district