Sankhula
Sankhula is a village located in Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Bhandari Pokhari (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Naami is the gram panchayat of Sankhula village.
Sankhula has its own place in the vibrant Bhadrak region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Sankhula
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhula is 394453. The village spans a total geographical area of 140 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756121. Bhadrak is nearest town to Sankhula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.
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Population of Sankhula
Below is a concise population overview of Sankhula as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 822 | 431 | 391 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 83 | 47 | 36 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 192 | 94 | 98 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Literate Population | 655 | 359 | 296 |
Illiterate Population | 167 | 72 | 95 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankhula village:
- The total population of Sankhula village is around 822, including approximately 431 males and 391 females, with a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 83 children aged 0–6 years in Sankhula village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sankhula village has 192 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Sankhula village is about 79.68%, with male literacy at 83.29% and female literacy at 75.70%.
- There are around 203 households in Sankhula village.
Connectivity of Sankhula
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankhula. As per the 2011 stats, Sankhula had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankhula
Knowing the nearby villages of Sankhula helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankhula.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhula
- Where is Sankhula located?
- Sankhula village is situated in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, within the Bhadrak district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankhula?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sankhula is Naami (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sankhula?
- The pincode of Sankhula is 756121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sankhula as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhula is 822, with 431 males and 391 females.
- How many households are there in Sankhula as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sankhula village has a total of 203 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankhula as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhula is 79.68%. The male literacy rate is 83.29%, while the female literacy rate is 75.70%.