Sankhula - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Sankhula is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Naami serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhula is 394453. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sankhula

As per Census 2011, Sankhula village has a total population of 822 people, consisting of 431 males and 391 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 655 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhula

Sankhula 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 Sankhula

Public transport in the Sankhula is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sankhula is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhula

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

Health Facilities in Sankhula

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

FAQs about Sankhula