Sankh

Sankh is a village located in Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Chaurai (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Sankh village is also a gram panchayat.

Sankh has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sankh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankh is 494393. The village spans a total geographical area of 348.5 hectares. Chaurai Khas is nearest town to Sankh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Sankh

Below is a concise population overview of Sankh as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,070 564 506
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 90 41 49
Scheduled Castes (SC) 211 109 102
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 344 190 154
Literate Population 800 464 336
Illiterate Population 270 100 170

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankh village:

  • The total population of Sankh village is around 1,070, including approximately 564 males and 506 females, with a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 90 children aged 0–6 years in Sankh village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sankh village has 211 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 344 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sankh village is about 74.77%, with male literacy at 82.27% and female literacy at 66.40%.
  • There are around 234 households in Sankh village.

Connectivity of Sankh

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Sankh

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankh

Where is Sankh located?
Sankh village is situated in Chaurai Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankh?
Sankh serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankh is 1,070, with 564 males and 506 females.
How many households are there in Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankh village has a total of 234 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankh is 74.77%. The male literacy rate is 82.27%, while the female literacy rate is 66.40%.