Sankharisahi - Biridi, Jagatsinghapur

Sankharisahi is a village situated in the Biridi tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biridi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Manguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankharisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankharisahi is 398069. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 754111 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sankharisahi 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 Sankharisahi

According to the 2011 Census, Sankharisahi village had a total population of 1,920 people, including 987 males and 933 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.06%, with male literacy at 91.34% and female literacy at 76.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankharisahi

Sankharisahi 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 Sankharisahi

Sankharisahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sankharisahi is about 20 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 Sankharisahi

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

Health Facilities in Sankharisahi

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

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