Shankra

Shankra is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Tebo is the gram panchayat of Shankra village.

Here you can discover what makes Shankra unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Shankra’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 Shankra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shankra is 377185. The village spans a total geographical area of 83.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Shankra village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Shankra

Population of Shankra

According to the 2011 Census, Shankra has a total population of about 242, with approximately 124 males and 118 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 242. The overall literacy rate is approximately 35.54%, with male literacy at about 45.97% and female literacy near 24.58%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shankra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shankra

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

Nearby Villages of Shankra

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

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