Sankra - Belargaon, Dhamtari

Sankra is a village situated in the Belargaon tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Nagari and around 50 km from Dhamtari. Chiwarri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankra is 447219. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.24 hectares and falls under the 493773 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sankra

According to the 2011 Census, Sankra village had a total population of 417 people, including 193 males and 224 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 89.76% and female literacy at 70.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankra

Sankra 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 Sankra

Sankra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Sankra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sankra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankra

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

Health Facilities in Sankra

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

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