Sankod

Sankod is a village located in Bavla taluka of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Bavla (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Ahmadabad. As per 2009 stats, Sankod village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sankod unique in its vibrant Bavla-Ahmadabad region. You’ll see Sankod’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 Sankod

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankod is 511768. The village spans a total geographical area of 1838.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 382220. Bavla is nearest town to Sankod village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankod 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 Sanand Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankod

Population of Sankod

According to the 2011 Census, Sankod has a total population of about 2,724, with approximately 1,409 males and 1,315 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 504 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 132 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.24%, with male literacy at about 50.75% and female literacy near 26.92%. There are around 535 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankod's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankod

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

Nearby Villages of Sankod

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

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