Sankanhal - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Sankanhal is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 41 km from Gangawati and around 57 km from Koppal. Navali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankanhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankanhal is 601662. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.54 hectares and falls under the 583229 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Sankanhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankanhal

According to the 2011 Census, Sankanhal village had a total population of 498 people, including 242 males and 256 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 90.29% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankanhal

Sankanhal 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 Sankanhal

Sankanhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Sankanhal is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Sankanhal is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankanhal

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

Health Facilities in Sankanhal

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

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