Sankharu - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Sankharu is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Basudebpur and around 55 km from Bhadrak. Artuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankharu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankharu is 394902. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 756125 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sankharu

As per Census 2011, Sankharu village has a total population of 2,261 people, consisting of 1,155 males and 1,106 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,752 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankharu

Sankharu 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 Sankharu

Sankharu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Sankharu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Sankharu is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankharu

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

Health Facilities in Sankharu

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

FAQs about Sankharu