Sankad

Sankad is a village located in Dhanera taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanera (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Jorapura Dhakha is the gram panchayat of Sankad village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankad unique in its vibrant Dhanera-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Sankad’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 Sankad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankad is 507673. The village spans a total geographical area of 1112.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385310. Dhanera is nearest town to Sankad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Sankad

Population of Sankad

According to the 2011 Census, Sankad has a total population of about 2,080, with approximately 1,092 males and 988 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 422 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 400 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.09%, with male literacy at about 55.31% and female literacy near 31.68%. There are around 354 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankad

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

Nearby Villages of Sankad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankad