Sankucha

Sankucha is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Chandanpur is the gram panchayat of Sankucha village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankucha unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Sankucha’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 Sankucha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankucha is 390730. The village spans a total geographical area of 116 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757017. Baripada is nearest town to Sankucha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankucha 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 Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankucha

Population of Sankucha

According to the 2011 Census, Sankucha has a total population of about 487, with approximately 251 males and 236 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 406. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.48%, with male literacy at about 75.70% and female literacy near 52.54%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankucha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankucha

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

Nearby Villages of Sankucha

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

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