Sankar

Sankar is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sankar unique in its vibrant Nadaun-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Sankar’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 Sankar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankar is 016770. The village spans a total geographical area of 49.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177048. Hamirpur is nearest town to Sankar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Sankar

Population of Sankar

According to the 2011 Census, Sankar has a total population of about 266, with approximately 139 males and 127 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 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 78.57%, with male literacy at about 81.29% and female literacy near 75.59%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankar

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

Nearby Villages of Sankar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankar