Sankho - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Sankho is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Nandipada and around 105 km from Kendujhar. Ambo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankho is 387205. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

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

Population of Sankho

According to the 2011 Census, Sankho village had a total population of 861 people, including 443 males and 418 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.89%, with male literacy at 94.18% and female literacy at 83.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankho

Sankho 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 Sankho

Sankho is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Sankho is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Sankho is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankho

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

Health Facilities in Sankho

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

FAQs about Sankho