Sankaranjia - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Sankaranjia is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badfeni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankaranjia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankaranjia is 390842. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sankaranjia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baripada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankaranjia

According to the 2011 Census, Sankaranjia village had a total population of 359 people, including 144 males and 215 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,493 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 68.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankaranjia

Sankaranjia 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 Sankaranjia

Sankaranjia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Sankaranjia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sankaranjia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankaranjia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankaranjia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sankaranjia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankaranjia village are given below:

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