Sankha

Block / Subdivision Bishrampur
District Palamu
State Jharkhand

About Sankha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankha village is 365764. Sankha village is located in Bishrampur subdivision of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Bishrampur (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Palamu. As per 2009 stats, Tolara is the gram panchayat of Sankha village.

The total geographical area of village is 142 hectares. Sankha has a total population of 1,367 peoples, out of which male population is 733 while female population is 634. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 864 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankha village is 54.35% out of which 63.44% males and 43.85% females are literate. There are about 225 houses in sankha village. Pincode of sankha village locality is 822124.

Bishrampur is nearest town to sankha village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sankha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,367 733 634
Literate Population 743 465 278
Illiterate Population 624 268 356

Connectivity of Sankha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankha

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankha

Where is Sankha located?

Sankha village is situated in Bishrampur Subdivision, within the Palamu district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sankha is Tolara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Sankha?

The pincode of Sankha is 822124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sankha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankha is 1,367, with 733 males and 634 females.

How many households are there in Sankha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sankha village has a total of 225 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sankha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankha is 54.35%. The male literacy rate is 63.44%, while the female literacy rate is 43.85%.