Sankarapur
Sankarapur is a village located in Salepur tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Salepur (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Chhanipur is the gram panchayat of Sankarapur village.
Here you can discover what makes Sankarapur unique in its vibrant Salepur-Cuttack region. You’ll see Sankarapur’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 Sankarapur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarapur is 399678. The village spans a total geographical area of 122 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754202. Cuttack is nearest town to Sankarapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.
Google Map of Sankarapur
Population of Sankarapur
According to the 2011 Census, Sankarapur has a total population of about 2,069, with approximately 1,045 males and 1,024 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 262 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 690 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.07%, with male literacy at about 73.01% and female literacy near 58.98%. There are around 470 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankarapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,069 | 1,045 | 1,024 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 262 | 128 | 134 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 690 | 349 | 341 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,367 | 763 | 604 |
| Illiterate Population | 702 | 282 | 420 |
Connectivity of Sankarapur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankarapur. As per the 2011 stats, Sankarapur 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 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankarapur
Knowing the nearby villages of Sankarapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankarapur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankarapur
- Where is Sankarapur located?
- Sankarapur village is situated in Salepur Tehsil, within the Cuttack district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankarapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sankarapur is Chhanipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sankarapur?
- The pincode of Sankarapur is 754202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sankarapur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankarapur is 2,069, with 1,045 males and 1,024 females.
- How many households are there in Sankarapur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sankarapur village has a total of 470 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankarapur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankarapur is 66.07%. The male literacy rate is 73.01%, while the female literacy rate is 58.98%.