Sankarakhole - Chakapada, Kandhamal

Sankarakhole is a village situated in the Chakapada tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Tikabali and around 26 km from Phulbani. Shankarakhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarakhole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarakhole is 415867. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 762019 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sankarakhole

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarakhole village had a total population of 1,409 people, including 614 males and 795 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 1,295 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.16%, with male literacy at 89.30% and female literacy at 76.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarakhole

Sankarakhole is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sankarakhole

Sankarakhole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Sankarakhole has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Sankarakhole is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Sankarakhole is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarakhole

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

Health Facilities in Sankarakhole

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

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