Sankal - Gairatganj, Raisen

Sankal is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sankal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankal is 483873. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.4 hectares and falls under the 464573 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Sanchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankal

According to the 2011 Census, Sankal village had a total population of 922 people, including 494 males and 428 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.63%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 82.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Sankal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sankal is about 38 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 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:

FAQs about Sankal