Sankari - Basna, Mahasamund

Sankari is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jagat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankari is 445743. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.1 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sankari

According to the 2011 Census, Sankari village had a total population of 784 people, including 376 males and 408 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.82%, with male literacy at 79.22% and female literacy at 52.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankari

Sankari 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 Sankari

Sankari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Sankari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sankari is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankari

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

Health Facilities in Sankari

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

FAQs about Sankari