Sankhat

Sankhat is a village located in Amlarem subdivision of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 39km away from sub-district headquarter Amlarem (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Jowai.

Sankhat has its own place in the vibrant Jaintia Hills region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sankhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhat is 279386. Amlarem is nearest town to Sankhat village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sankhat

Below is a concise population overview of Sankhat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 525 277 248
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 112 56 56
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 5 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 478 236 242
Literate Population 246 131 115
Illiterate Population 279 146 133

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankhat village:

  • The total population of Sankhat village is around 525, including approximately 277 males and 248 females, with a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 112 children aged 0–6 years in Sankhat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sankhat village has 5 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 478 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sankhat village is about 46.86%, with male literacy at 47.29% and female literacy at 46.37%.
  • There are around 104 households in Sankhat village.

Connectivity of Sankhat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankhat. As per the 2011 stats, Sankhat 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 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankhat

Knowing the nearby villages of Sankhat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankhat.

Hawai Bhoi Phrang Prang Pasadwar Kamsing Lumsohrmen Jaliakhola Amlako Tuber Shohshrieh Iurim Khlieh Shnong Byrwai Soh Kymphor

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhat

Where is Sankhat located?
Sankhat village is situated in Amlarem Subdivision, within the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Sankhat?
The pincode of Sankhat is 793109, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhat is 525, with 277 males and 248 females.
How many households are there in Sankhat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhat village has a total of 104 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhat is 46.86%. The male literacy rate is 47.29%, while the female literacy rate is 46.37%.