Sankua - Ghatigaon, Gwalior
Sankua is a village situated in the Ghatigaon tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from Gwalior and around 70 km from Gwalior. Ummedgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankua village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankua is 453742. The village covers a total geographical area of 2490.43 hectares and falls under the 475330 pincode. Gwalior is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Sankua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhitarwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gwalior Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sankua
Sankua 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Durgasi | South-East | 3.05 km |
| Nawarka | South-West | 4.37 km |
| Patpari | East | 4.80 km |
| Obra | North | 4.97 km |
| Banhera | North-East | 5.07 km |
| Chui(1981=chuhi) | East | 5.91 km |
| Karahi [karai] | North | 5.96 km |
| Sekri | North-East | 6.11 km |
| Poonchhari | South-East | 6.94 km |
| Barahana | North-East | 7.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sankua
The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gwalior to Sankua is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Sankua
Where is Sankua located?
Sankua village is located in Ghatigaon Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankua?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankua is Ummedgarh.
What is the pincode of Sankua?
The pincode of Sankua is 475330.