Sankarpur - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Sankarpur is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Choudwar and around 25 km from Cuttack. Sankarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarpur is 399270. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur village had a total population of 4,441 people, including 2,295 males and 2,146 females, living in 866 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.47%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 79.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

Sankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bada Padagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Sankarpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Sankarpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sankarpur

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

FAQs about Sankarpur