Sankh
About Sankh
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankh village is 350221. Sankh village is located in Gawan subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Gawan. Gawan is the sub-district headquarter of Sankh village. As per 2009 stats, Sankh village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 591 hectares. Sankh has a total population of 2,421 peoples, out of which male population is 1,214 while female population is 1,207. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankh village is 44.53% out of which 58.32% males and 30.65% females are literate. There are about 364 houses in sankh village. Pincode of sankh village locality is 815313.
When it comes to administration, Sankh 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, Sankh village comes under Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. Giridih is nearest town to sankh village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Sankh
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,421 | 1,214 | 1,207 |
| Literate Population | 1,078 | 708 | 370 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,343 | 506 | 837 |
Connectivity of Sankh
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankh
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankh
Where is Sankh located?
Sankh village is situated in Gawan Subdivision, within the Giridih district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankh?
Sankh serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sankh?
The pincode of Sankh is 815313, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankh is 2,421, with 1,214 males and 1,207 females.
How many households are there in Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankh village has a total of 364 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankh is 44.53%. The male literacy rate is 58.32%, while the female literacy rate is 30.65%.