Sankha (Old) - Chadchan, Vijayapura

Sankha (Old) is a village situated in the Chadchan taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Indi and around 90 km from Bijapur. Hattalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankha (Old) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankha (Old) is 599167. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.35 hectares and falls under the 586205 pincode. Mangalvedhe (maharastra) is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sankha (Old)

As per Census 2011, Sankha (Old) village has a total population of 1,749 people, consisting of 926 males and 823 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 726 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankha (Old) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sankha (Old)

Sankha (Old) 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 Sankha (Old)

Sankha (Old) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe (maharastra) to Sankha (Old) is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Sankha (Old) is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankha (Old)

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

Health Facilities in Sankha (Old)

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

FAQs about Sankha (Old)