Sankapat
Sankapat is a village located in Mungeli tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Mungeli (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Rajpur is the gram panchayat of Sankapat village.
Here you can discover what makes Sankapat unique in its vibrant Mungeli-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Sankapat’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 Sankapat
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankapat is 438207. The village spans a total geographical area of 160.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494450. Bilaspur is nearest town to Sankapat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 74km away.
Google Map of Sankapat
Population of Sankapat
According to the 2011 Census, Sankapat has a total population of about 440, with approximately 229 males and 211 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 371 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.82%, with male literacy at about 67.25% and female literacy near 55.92%. There are around 115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankapat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 440 | 229 | 211 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 44 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 371 | 189 | 182 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 272 | 154 | 118 |
| Illiterate Population | 168 | 75 | 93 |
Connectivity of Sankapat
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankapat. As per the 2011 stats, Sankapat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankapat
Knowing the nearby villages of Sankapat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankapat.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankapat
- Where is Sankapat located?
- Sankapat village is situated in Mungeli Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankapat?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sankapat is Rajpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sankapat?
- The pincode of Sankapat is 494450, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sankapat as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankapat is 440, with 229 males and 211 females.
- How many households are there in Sankapat as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sankapat village has a total of 115 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankapat as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankapat is 61.82%. The male literacy rate is 67.25%, while the female literacy rate is 55.92%.