Sankhapur

Sankhapur is a village located in Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Mahanga (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Kuhunda is the gram panchayat of Sankhapur village.

Sankhapur has its own place in the vibrant Cuttack 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 Sankhapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhapur is 399491. The village spans a total geographical area of 85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754204. Cuttack is nearest town to Sankhapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

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Population of Sankhapur

Below is a concise population overview of Sankhapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 322 166 156
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 24 15 9
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 259 140 119
Illiterate Population 63 26 37

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankhapur village:

  • The total population of Sankhapur village is around 322, including approximately 166 males and 156 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 24 children aged 0–6 years in Sankhapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Sankhapur village is about 80.43%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 76.28%.
  • There are around 87 households in Sankhapur village.

Connectivity of Sankhapur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankhapur

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

Jagannathpur Nandakishorpur Malikpur Kundi Banaguria Jalasarpur Srikrushnapur Pasulunda Gangapura Kanhupur Alijoda

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhapur

Where is Sankhapur located?
Sankhapur village is situated in Mahanga Tehsil, within the Cuttack district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankhapur is Kuhunda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankhapur?
The pincode of Sankhapur is 754204, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhapur is 322, with 166 males and 156 females.
How many households are there in Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhapur village has a total of 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhapur is 80.43%. The male literacy rate is 84.34%, while the female literacy rate is 76.28%.