Sankasida - Jaleswar, Balasore

Sankasida is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Jaleswar and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Bartana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankasida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankasida is 391579. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sankasida

As per Census 2011, Sankasida village has a total population of 663 people, consisting of 358 males and 305 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 197 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankasida are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sankasida

Sankasida 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 Sankasida

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sankasida. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sankasida is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sankasida is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankasida

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

Health Facilities in Sankasida

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

FAQs about Sankasida