Sankai - Machh Kund, Koraput

Sankai is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lamtaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankai is 429534. The village covers a total geographical area of 521 hectares and falls under the 764081 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sankai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sankai

As per Census 2011, Sankai village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 212 males and 225 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 293 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankai

Sankai 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 Sankai

Sankai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Sankai is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sankai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankai

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

Health Facilities in Sankai

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

FAQs about Sankai