Sankari-1(Sankari) - Arang, Raipur

Sankari-1(Sankari) is a village situated in the Arang tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arang and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Sakari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankari-1(Sankari) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankari-1(Sankari) is 444464. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.82 hectares and falls under the 493111 pincode. Kharora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sankari-1(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 Arang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankari-1(Sankari)

According to the 2011 Census, Sankari-1(Sankari) village had a total population of 2,750 people, including 1,399 males and 1,351 females, living in 608 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.56%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 59.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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-1(Sankari)

Sankari-1(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-1(Sankari)

Sankari-1(Sankari) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharora to Sankari-1(Sankari) is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Sankari-1(Sankari) is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankari-1(Sankari)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankari-1(Sankari) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sankari-1(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-1(Sankari) village are given below:

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