Sankarpur

Sankarpur is a village located in Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Dhenkanal Sadar (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Banasingh is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankarpur unique in its vibrant Dhenkanal Sadar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Sankarpur’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 Sankarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarpur is 403374. The village spans a total geographical area of 890 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759013. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Sankarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankarpur 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankarpur

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur has a total population of about 4,510, with approximately 2,364 males and 2,146 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 555 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 536 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 446. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.39%, with male literacy at about 76.82% and female literacy near 69.62%. There are around 1,093 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankarpur

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

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

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