Sankhapur

Sankhapur is a village located in Biridi tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Biridi (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Jagatsinghapur . As per 2009 stats, Sankhapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Sankhapur has its own place in the vibrant Jagatsinghapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sankhapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhapur is 398031. The village spans a total geographical area of 30 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754140. Cuttack is nearest town to Sankhapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Sankhapur

Below is a concise population overview of Sankhapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 285 144 141
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 22 14 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 64 31 33
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 243 128 115
Illiterate Population 42 16 26

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankhapur village:

  • The total population of Sankhapur village is around 285, including approximately 144 males and 141 females, with a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 22 children aged 0–6 years in Sankhapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sankhapur village has 64 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sankhapur village is about 85.26%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 81.56%.
  • There are around 58 households in Sankhapur village.

Connectivity of Sankhapur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankhapur

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

Daradagrama Daradasasan Khatuabati Salijanga Kalantira Sarasudha Uttarsasan Mahajan Sahi Uparamunda Madhyasasan Hanumantabrahmapur Nuagan

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhapur

Where is Sankhapur located?
Sankhapur village is situated in Biridi Tehsil, within the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhapur?
Sankhapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sankhapur?
The pincode of Sankhapur is 754140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhapur is 285, with 144 males and 141 females.
How many households are there in Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhapur village has a total of 58 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhapur is 85.26%. The male literacy rate is 88.89%, while the female literacy rate is 81.56%.