Sankadal - Nargund, Gadag

Sankadal is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Benakanakoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankadal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankadal is 601861. The village covers a total geographical area of 1156.04 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sankadal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nargund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankadal

As per Census 2011, Sankadal village has a total population of 1,831 people, consisting of 942 males and 889 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,057 literate and 774 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankadal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sankadal

Sankadal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sankadal

Sankadal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Sankadal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Sankadal is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankadal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankadal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sankadal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankadal village are given below:

FAQs about Sankadal