Sankapat - Darhi, Bemetara

Sankapat is a village situated in the Darhi tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Bemetara and around 98 km from Durg. Sankapat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankapat is 441908. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.75 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Bemetara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sankapat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bemetara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankapat

According to the 2011 Census, Sankapat village had a total population of 669 people, including 333 males and 336 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 81.78% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankapat

Sankapat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sankapat

Sankapat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bemetara to Sankapat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sankapat is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankapat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankapat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sankapat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankapat village are given below:

FAQs about Sankapat