Sankarmal - Narala, Kalahandi

Sankarmal is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Santpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarmal is 422829. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sankarmal

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarmal village had a total population of 479 people, including 222 males and 257 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 76.41% and female literacy at 57.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarmal

Sankarmal 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 Sankarmal

Sankarmal 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 G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sankarmal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sankarmal is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarmal

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

Health Facilities in Sankarmal

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

FAQs about Sankarmal