Sankapura

Sankapura is a village located in Gubbi taluka of Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Gubbi (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Tumkur. As per 2009 stats, Muganayanakote is the gram panchayat of Sankapura village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankapura unique in its vibrant Gubbi-Tumkur region. You’ll see Sankapura’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 Sankapura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankapura is 611747. The village spans a total geographical area of 160.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 572222. Gubbi is nearest town to Sankapura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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

Google Map of Sankapura

Population of Sankapura

According to the 2011 Census, Sankapura has a total population of about 234, with approximately 121 males and 113 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 15. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.98%, with male literacy at about 61.16% and female literacy near 50.44%. There are around 55 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankapura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankapura

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

Nearby Villages of Sankapura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankapura