Sankra - Joura, Morena

Sankra is a village situated in the Joura tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Sankara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankra is 452519. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 476221 pincode. Joura is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sankra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Morena Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankra

According to the 2011 Census, Sankra village had a total population of 2,427 people, including 1,322 males and 1,105 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 75.90% and female literacy at 39.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,726, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankra

Sankra 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 Sankra

Sankra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jora Alapur, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joura to Sankra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Sankra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankra

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

Health Facilities in Sankra

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

FAQs about Sankra