Sankoch

Sankoch is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Lambasari is the gram panchayat of Sankoch village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankoch unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Sankoch’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 Sankoch

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankoch is 417741. The village spans a total geographical area of 99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762030. Sonapur is nearest town to Sankoch village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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

Google Map of Sankoch

Population of Sankoch

According to the 2011 Census, Sankoch has a total population of about 144, with approximately 68 males and 76 females. The sex ratio is around 1117 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 133. The overall literacy rate is approximately 22.92%, with male literacy at about 35.29% and female literacy near 11.84%. There are around 40 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankoch's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankoch

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

Nearby Villages of Sankoch

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

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