Sankh
About Sankh
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankh village is 568904. Sankh village is located in Jat tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Jat (tehsildar office) and 130km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Sankh village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 4909.53 hectares. Sankh has a total population of 8,447 peoples, out of which male population is 4,418 while female population is 4,029. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 911 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankh village is 61.58% out of which 67.20% males and 55.42% females are literate. There are about 1,658 houses in sankh village. Pincode of sankh village locality is 416412.
When it comes to administration, Sankh 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, Sankh village comes under Jat Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sangli Lok Sabha constituency. Bijapur (karnataka) is nearest town to sankh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
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Population of Sankh
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,447 | 4,418 | 4,029 |
| Literate Population | 5,202 | 2,969 | 2,233 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,245 | 1,449 | 1,796 |
Connectivity of Sankh
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankh
Where is Sankh located?
Sankh village is situated in Jat Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankh?
Sankh serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sankh?
The pincode of Sankh is 416412, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankh is 8,447, with 4,418 males and 4,029 females.
How many households are there in Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankh village has a total of 1,658 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankh is 61.58%. The male literacy rate is 67.20%, while the female literacy rate is 55.42%.