Sankhapur
About Sankhapur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankhapur village is 405229. Sankhapur village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 260 hectares. Sankhapur has a total population of 2,473 peoples, out of which male population is 1,268 while female population is 1,205. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankhapur village is 72.42% out of which 78.94% males and 65.56% females are literate. There are about 595 houses in sankhapur village. Pincode of sankhapur village locality is 759129.
When it comes to administration, Sankhapur 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, Sankhapur village comes under Angul Vidhan Sabha constituency & Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. Anugul is nearest town to sankhapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Sankhapur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,473 | 1,268 | 1,205 |
| Literate Population | 1,791 | 1,001 | 790 |
| Illiterate Population | 682 | 267 | 415 |
Connectivity of Sankhapur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhapur
Where is Sankhapur located?
Sankhapur village is situated in Bantala Tehsil, within the Anugul district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhapur?
Sankhapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sankhapur?
The pincode of Sankhapur is 759129, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhapur is 2,473, with 1,268 males and 1,205 females.
How many households are there in Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhapur village has a total of 595 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhapur is 72.42%. The male literacy rate is 78.94%, while the female literacy rate is 65.56%.