Sankilo

Sankilo is a village located in Nischintakoili tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Nischintakoili (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Kantarpada is the gram panchayat of Sankilo village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankilo unique in its vibrant Nischintakoili-Cuttack region. You’ll see Sankilo’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sankilo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankilo is 399792. The village spans a total geographical area of 107 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754209. Cuttack is nearest town to Sankilo village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankilo village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mahanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankilo

Population of Sankilo

According to the 2011 Census, Sankilo has a total population of about 785, with approximately 388 males and 397 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 232 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.64%, with male literacy at about 73.97% and female literacy near 61.46%. There are around 190 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankilo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankilo

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

Nearby Villages of Sankilo

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankilo