Sankheda
About Sankheda
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankheda village is 487305. Sankheda village is located in Itarsi tehsil of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Itarsi (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Hoshangabad. As per 2009 stats, Sankheda village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 954.8 hectares. Sankheda has a total population of 3,530 peoples, out of which male population is 1,838 while female population is 1,692. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 920 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankheda village is 69.83% out of which 77.15% males and 61.88% females are literate. There are about 707 houses in sankheda village.
When it comes to administration, Sankheda village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankheda village comes under Sohagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency. Itarsi is nearest town to sankheda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
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Population of Sankheda
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,530 | 1,838 | 1,692 |
| Children (0-6) | 479 | 223 | 256 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 525 | 276 | 249 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 363 | 187 | 176 |
| Literate Population | 2,465 | 1,418 | 1,047 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,065 | 420 | 645 |
Connectivity of Sankheda
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Sankheda
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankheda
Where is Sankheda located?
Sankheda village is situated in Itarsi Tehsil, within the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankheda?
Sankheda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sankheda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankheda is 3,530, with 1,838 males and 1,692 females.
How many households are there in Sankheda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankheda village has a total of 707 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankheda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankheda is 69.83%. The male literacy rate is 77.15%, while the female literacy rate is 61.88%.