Sankanur - Yelbarga, Koppal

Sankanur is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Sankanooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankanur is 601230. The village covers a total geographical area of 1087.77 hectares and falls under the 583284 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sankanur

As per Census 2011, Sankanur village has a total population of 2,193 people, consisting of 1,064 males and 1,129 females. The village has 451 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,315 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankanur

Sankanur 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 Sankanur

Sankanur 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 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Sankanur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Sankanur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankanur

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

Health Facilities in Sankanur

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

FAQs about Sankanur