Sankar
About Sankar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankar village is 016770. Sankar village is located in Nadaun tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from district headquarter Nadaun. Nadaun is the sub-district headquarter of Sankar village. As per 2009 stats, Jol Sappar is the gram panchayat of Sankar village.
The total geographical area of village is 49.26 hectares. Sankar has a total population of 266 peoples, out of which male population is 139 while female population is 127. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 913 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankar village is 78.57% out of which 81.29% males and 75.59% females are literate. There are about 52 houses in sankar village. Pincode of sankar village locality is 177048.
When it comes to administration, Sankar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankar village comes under Nadaun Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Hamirpur is nearest town to sankar village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Sankar
The population details of Sankar cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 266 | 139 | 127 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 209 | 113 | 96 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 26 | 31 |
Connectivity of Sankar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankar
Where is Sankar located?
Sankar village is situated in Nadaun Tehsil, within the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankar?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankar is Jol Sappar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankar?
The pincode of Sankar is 177048, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankar is 266, with 139 males and 127 females.
How many households are there in Sankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankar village has a total of 52 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankar is 78.57%. The male literacy rate is 81.29%, while the female literacy rate is 75.59%.