Sankarpur

Sankarpur is a village located in Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Devipur (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Deoghar. As per 2009 stats, Jitjorit is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankarpur unique in its vibrant Devipur-Deoghar region. You’ll see Sankarpur’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 Sankarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarpur is 354421. The village spans a total geographical area of 106 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 814152. Devipur is nearest town to Sankarpur village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Sankarpur

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur has a total population of about 926, with approximately 489 males and 437 females. The sex ratio is around 893 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 149 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 231 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 52.27%, with male literacy at about 63.60% and female literacy near 39.59%. There are around 187 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankarpur

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

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

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