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

As per Census 2011, Sankarmal village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 222 males and 257 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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