Sankra Village - Ahiwara, Durg

Sankra is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Dhamdha and around 35 km from Durg. Sankra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankra is 442531. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.93 hectares and falls under the 490042 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 37 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 Ahiwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankra

As per Census 2011, Sankra village has a total population of 1,781 people, consisting of 898 males and 883 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,054 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankra are given below:

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Sankra is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sankra is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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