Sankra - Patan, Durg

Sankra is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Sankara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankra is 442644. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.14 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan 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 Patan 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 2,905 people, consisting of 1,450 males and 1,455 females. The village has 618 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,766 literate and 1,139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 808 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 267 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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarona Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Sankra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sankra is about 37 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