Sankhudi

Sankhudi is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Mathani is the gram panchayat of Sankhudi village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankhudi unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Sankhudi’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 Sankhudi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhudi is 392481. The village spans a total geographical area of 71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756029. Baleshwar is nearest town to Sankhudi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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

Google Map of Sankhudi

Population of Sankhudi

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhudi has a total population of about 1,175, with approximately 593 males and 582 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 336 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.28%, with male literacy at about 80.44% and female literacy near 65.98%. There are around 266 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankhudi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankhudi

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhudi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhudi