Sankara
About Sankara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankara village is 446523. Sankara village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 453.48 hectares. Sankara has a total population of 2,851 peoples, out of which male population is 1,444 while female population is 1,407. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankara village is 68.61% out of which 75.62% males and 61.41% females are literate. There are about 651 houses in sankara village. Pincode of sankara village locality is 494670.
When it comes to administration, Sankara village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankara village comes under Basna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency. Bagbahara is nearest town to sankara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
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Population of Sankara
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,851 | 1,444 | 1,407 |
| Children (0-6) | 345 | 180 | 165 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 178 | 84 | 94 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 389 | 212 | 177 |
| Literate Population | 1,956 | 1,092 | 864 |
| Illiterate Population | 895 | 352 | 543 |
Connectivity of Sankara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankara
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankara
Where is Sankara located?
Sankara village is situated in Pithora Tehsil, within the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankara?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankara is Sakankara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankara?
The pincode of Sankara is 494670, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankara is 2,851, with 1,444 males and 1,407 females.
How many households are there in Sankara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankara village has a total of 651 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankara is 68.61%. The male literacy rate is 75.62%, while the female literacy rate is 61.41%.