Sankar

Block / Tehsil Pottangi
District Koraput
State Odisha

About Sankar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankar village is 430048. Sankar village is located in Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Pottangi (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Pukali is the gram panchayat of Sankar village.

The total geographical area of village is 286 hectares. Sankar has a total population of 879 peoples, out of which male population is 434 while female population is 445. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankar village is 35.38% out of which 45.16% males and 25.84% females are literate. There are about 232 houses in sankar village. Pincode of sankar village locality is 764039.

Jeypur is nearest town to sankar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

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Population of Sankar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 879 434 445
Literate Population 311 196 115
Illiterate Population 568 238 330

Connectivity of Sankar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankar

Where is Sankar located?

Sankar village is situated in Pottangi Tehsil, within the Koraput district of Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sankar is Pukali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Sankar?

The pincode of Sankar is 764039, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sankar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankar is 879, with 434 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Sankar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sankar village has a total of 232 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sankar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankar is 35.38%. The male literacy rate is 45.16%, while the female literacy rate is 25.84%.