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

According to the 2011 Census, Sankai village had a total population of 437 people, including 212 males and 225 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.60%, with male literacy at 45.83% and female literacy at 21.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

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