Sankala
Sankala is a village located in Sohagpur tehsil of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Sohagpur (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Hoshangabad. As per 2009 stats, Sankla is the gram panchayat of Sankala village.
Here you can discover what makes Sankala unique in its vibrant Sohagpur-Hoshangabad region. You’ll see Sankala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sankala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankala village is 487726. The total geographical area of village is 388.31 hectares. Sankala has a total population of 978 peoples, out of which male population is 539 while female population is 439. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 814 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankala village is 48.57% out of which 56.96% males and 38.27% females are literate. There are about 169 houses in sankala village.
Sohagpur is nearest town to sankala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
Google Map of Sankala
Population of Sankala
The population details of Sankala cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 | 539 | 439 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 157 | 80 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 107 | 62 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 475 | 307 | 168 |
| Illiterate Population | 503 | 232 | 271 |
Connectivity of Sankala
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankala
Where is Sankala located?
Sankala village is situated in Sohagpur Tehsil, within the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankala?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankala is Sankla (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sankala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankala is 978, with 539 males and 439 females.
How many households are there in Sankala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankala village has a total of 169 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankala is 48.57%. The male literacy rate is 56.96%, while the female literacy rate is 38.27%.