Sanko - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Sanko is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Samdama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanko is 434224. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.81 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sanko

According to the 2011 Census, Sanko village had a total population of 354 people, including 183 males and 171 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.21%, with male literacy at 65.64% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanko

Sanko 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 Sanko

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sanko. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Sanko is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Sanko is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanko

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

Health Facilities in Sanko

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

FAQs about Sanko