Sankal - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Sankal is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Sankal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankal is 490451. The village covers a total geographical area of 764.14 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sankal

According to the 2011 Census, Sankal village had a total population of 1,434 people, including 750 males and 684 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 81.06% and female literacy at 58.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankal

Sankal 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 Sankal

Sankal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Sankal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Sankal is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankal

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

Health Facilities in Sankal

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

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