Sankara - Pithora, Mahasamund

Sankara is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sakankara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankara is 446523. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.48 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sankara 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 Sankara

According to the 2011 Census, Sankara village had a total population of 2,851 people, including 1,444 males and 1,407 females, living in 651 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 69.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankara

Sankara 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 Sankara

Sankara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Sankara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sankara is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankara

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

Health Facilities in Sankara

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

FAQs about Sankara