Sankarpur - Biridi, Jagatsinghapur

Sankarpur is a village situated in the Biridi tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biridi and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Sibapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarpur is 398083. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 754132 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Tirtol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankarpur

As per Census 2011, Sankarpur village has a total population of 1,035 people, consisting of 517 males and 518 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 714 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankarpur are given below:

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sankarpur. The nearest railway station is Raghunathpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sankarpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of 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