Sankarada

Sankarada is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, S Karadasingi is the gram panchayat of Sankarada village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankarada unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Sankarada’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 Sankarada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarada is 414833. The village spans a total geographical area of 289 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Sankarada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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

Google Map of Sankarada

Population of Sankarada

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarada has a total population of about 535, with approximately 235 males and 300 females. The sex ratio is around 1276 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 535. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.07%, with male literacy at about 49.79% and female literacy near 25.33%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankarada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankarada

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarada

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

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