Sankarpur - Baliapal, Balasore

Sankarpur is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Baliapal and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Ratii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarpur is 392076. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 756024 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Sankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur village had a total population of 714 people, including 359 males and 355 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.76%, with male literacy at 73.67% and female literacy at 53.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

Sankarpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sankarpur

Sankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Sankarpur is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sankarpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankarpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sankarpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankarpur village are given below:

FAQs about Sankarpur