Sankhera - Chhachhrauli, Yamunanagar

Sankhera is a village situated in the Chhachhrauli tehsil of Yamunanagar district, Haryana. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhachhrauli and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Yamunanagar. Sankhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhera is 058211. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 135103 pincode. Jagadhri is the nearest town.

Sankhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagadhri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankhera

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhera village had a total population of 1,123 people, including 593 males and 530 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 69.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhera

Sankhera 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 Sankhera

Sankhera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jagadhri Workshop, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Yamunanagar to Sankhera is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhera

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

Health Facilities in Sankhera

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

FAQs about Sankhera