Sankamandara - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Sankamandara is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Tentalaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankamandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankamandara is 386515. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sankamandara

As per Census 2011, Sankamandara village has a total population of 785 people, consisting of 406 males and 379 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankamandara

Sankamandara 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 Sankamandara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sankamandara. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Sankamandara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Sankamandara is about 35 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 Sankamandara

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

Health Facilities in Sankamandara

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

FAQs about Sankamandara