Sankh - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Sankh is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sankh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankh is 494393. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.5 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sankh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sankh

According to the 2011 Census, Sankh village had a total population of 1,070 people, including 564 males and 506 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 88.72% and female literacy at 73.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankh

Sankh 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 Sankh

Sankh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samaswara, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Sankh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Sankh is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankh

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

Health Facilities in Sankh

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

FAQs about Sankh