Sankeraka
About Sankeraka
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankeraka village is 390605. Sankeraka village is located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Sankerko is the gram panchayat of Sankeraka village.
The total geographical area of village is 110 hectares. Sankeraka has a total population of 496 peoples, out of which male population is 261 while female population is 235. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 900 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankeraka village is 60.28% out of which 63.98% males and 56.17% females are literate. There are about 122 houses in sankeraka village. Pincode of sankeraka village locality is 757024.
When it comes to administration, Sankeraka village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankeraka village comes under Baripada Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency. Baripada is nearest town to sankeraka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sankeraka
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 496 | 261 | 235 |
| Children (0-6) | 54 | 33 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 124 | 71 | 53 |
| Literate Population | 299 | 167 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 197 | 94 | 103 |
Connectivity of Sankeraka
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankeraka
Where is Sankeraka located?
Sankeraka village is situated in Barsahi Tehsil, within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankeraka?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankeraka is Sankerko (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankeraka?
The pincode of Sankeraka is 757024, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankeraka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankeraka is 496, with 261 males and 235 females.
How many households are there in Sankeraka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankeraka village has a total of 122 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankeraka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankeraka is 60.28%. The male literacy rate is 63.98%, while the female literacy rate is 56.17%.