Sankeraka

Sankeraka is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sankeraka unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Sankeraka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sankeraka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankeraka is 390605. The village spans a total geographical area of 110 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757024. Baripada is nearest town to Sankeraka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankeraka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baripada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankeraka

Population of Sankeraka

According to the 2011 Census, Sankeraka has a total population of about 496, with approximately 261 males and 235 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 124. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.28%, with male literacy at about 63.98% and female literacy near 56.17%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankeraka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankeraka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankeraka. As per the 2011 stats, Sankeraka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sankeraka

Knowing the nearby villages of Sankeraka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankeraka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankeraka