Sankanhal

Sankanhal is a village located in Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 39km away from sub-district headquarter Sindhnur (tehsildar office) and 129km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Gunda is the gram panchayat of Sankanhal village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankanhal unique in its vibrant Sindhnur-Raichur region. You’ll see Sankanhal’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 Sankanhal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankanhal is 601059. The village spans a total geographical area of 659.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584132. Sindhnur is nearest town to Sankanhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

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

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Population of Sankanhal

According to the 2011 Census, Sankanhal has a total population of about 317, with approximately 161 males and 156 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 99 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.52%, with male literacy at about 63.98% and female literacy near 46.79%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankanhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankanhal

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

Nearby Villages of Sankanhal

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

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