Sankla
Sankla is a village located in Shyampur tehsil of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Sehore. As per 2009 stats, Sankla village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sankla unique in its vibrant Shyampur-Sehore region. You’ll see Sankla’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 Sankla
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankla is 482763. The village spans a total geographical area of 349.27 hectares. Sehore is nearest town to Sankla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 56km away.
When it comes to local governance, Sankla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sehore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Sankla
Population of Sankla
According to the 2011 Census, Sankla has a total population of about 1,212, with approximately 622 males and 590 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 224 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.56%, with male literacy at about 54.82% and female literacy near 31.69%. There are around 273 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,212 | 622 | 590 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 224 | 107 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 207 | 119 | 88 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 528 | 341 | 187 |
| Illiterate Population | 684 | 281 | 403 |
Connectivity of Sankla
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankla. As per the 2011 stats, Sankla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Sankla
Knowing the nearby villages of Sankla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankla.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankla
- Where is Sankla located?
- Sankla village is situated in Shyampur Tehsil, within the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankla?
- Sankla serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Sankla as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankla is 1,212, with 622 males and 590 females.
- How many households are there in Sankla as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sankla village has a total of 273 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankla as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankla is 43.56%. The male literacy rate is 54.82%, while the female literacy rate is 31.69%.