Sankara

Sankara is a village located in Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Pithaura (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Mahasamund. As per 2009 stats, Sakankara is the gram panchayat of Sankara village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankara unique in its vibrant Pithora-Mahasamund region. You’ll see Sankara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sankara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankara is 446523. The village spans a total geographical area of 453.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494670. Bagbahara is nearest town to Sankara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankara

Population of Sankara

According to the 2011 Census, Sankara has a total population of about 2,851, with approximately 1,444 males and 1,407 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 345 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 178 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 389. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.61%, with male literacy at about 75.62% and female literacy near 61.41%. There are around 651 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankara. As per the 2011 stats, Sankara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sankara

Knowing the nearby villages of Sankara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankara