Sankha

Sankha is a village located in Indi taluka of Bijapur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Indi (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Hattalli is the gram panchayat of Sankha village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankha unique in its vibrant Indi-Bijapur region. You’ll see Sankha’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 Sankha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankha is 599167. The village spans a total geographical area of 761.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 586112. Mangalvedhe (maharastra) is nearest town to Sankha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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

Google Map of Sankha

Population of Sankha

According to the 2011 Census, Sankha has a total population of about 1,749, with approximately 926 males and 823 females. The sex ratio is around 888 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 240 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 356 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 58.49%, with male literacy at about 68.36% and female literacy near 47.39%. There are around 305 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankha

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

Nearby Villages of Sankha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankha