Sankhameri - Baramba, Cuttack

Sankhameri is a village situated in the Baramba tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Badamba and around 95 km from Cuttack. Sankhamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhameri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhameri is 398807. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 754031 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Sankhameri

As per Census 2011, Sankhameri village has a total population of 3,034 people, consisting of 1,571 males and 1,463 females. The village has 719 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,274 literate and 760 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhameri

Sankhameri 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 Sankhameri

Sankhameri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Sankhameri is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Sankhameri is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhameri

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

Health Facilities in Sankhameri

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

FAQs about Sankhameri