Sankarpala - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Sankarpala is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Budhipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarpala is 423831. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sankarpala

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpala village had a total population of 806 people, including 400 males and 406 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.99%, with male literacy at 63.31% and female literacy at 35.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarpala

Sankarpala 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 Sankarpala

Sankarpala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Sankarpala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sankarpala is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarpala

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

Health Facilities in Sankarpala

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

FAQs about Sankarpala