Sankamar - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Sankamar is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Patarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankamar is 402289. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sankamar

According to the 2011 Census, Sankamar village had a total population of 657 people, including 343 males and 314 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.17%, with male literacy at 88.05% and female literacy at 82.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankamar

Sankamar 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 Sankamar

Sankamar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Sankamar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sankamar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankamar

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

Health Facilities in Sankamar

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

FAQs about Sankamar