Sankal
About Sankal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankal village is 490451. Sankal village is located in Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Gotegaon (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Narsimhapur. As per 2009 stats, Sankal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 764.14 hectares. Sankal has a total population of 1,434 peoples, out of which male population is 750 while female population is 684. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankal village is 61.79% out of which 71.33% males and 51.32% females are literate. There are about 409 houses in sankal village.
When it comes to administration, Sankal 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, Sankal village comes under Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandla Lok Sabha constituency. Gotegaon is nearest town to sankal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
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Population of Sankal
The population details of Sankal 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 | 1,434 | 750 | 684 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 173 | 90 | 83 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 608 | 321 | 287 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 886 | 535 | 351 |
| Illiterate Population | 548 | 215 | 333 |
Connectivity of Sankal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankal
Where is Sankal located?
Sankal village is situated in Gotegaon Tehsil, within the Narsimhapur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankal?
Sankal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sankal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankal is 1,434, with 750 males and 684 females.
How many households are there in Sankal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankal village has a total of 409 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankal is 61.79%. The male literacy rate is 71.33%, while the female literacy rate is 51.32%.