Sankra - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Sankra is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Sankra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankra is 446959. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.72 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Magarlod is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Kurud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankra

According to the 2011 Census, Sankra village had a total population of 1,115 people, including 535 males and 580 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 70.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magarlod to Sankra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sankra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

FAQs about Sankra