Sankhapur

Sankhapur is a village located in Bantala tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Bantala (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Sankhapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sankhapur unique in its vibrant Bantala-Anugul region. You’ll see Sankhapur’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 Sankhapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhapur is 405229. The village spans a total geographical area of 260 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759129. Anugul is nearest town to Sankhapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankhapur 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 Angul Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Sankhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhapur has a total population of about 2,473, with approximately 1,268 males and 1,205 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 267 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 534 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 75. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.42%, with male literacy at about 78.94% and female literacy near 65.56%. There are around 595 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankhapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankhapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankhapur. As per the 2011 stats, Sankhapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sankhapur

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

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