Sankucha - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Sankucha is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Jharpokharia and around 30 km from Baripada. Dhangidisole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankucha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankucha is 387984. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 757086 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Sankucha

As per Census 2011, Sankucha village has a total population of 2,117 people, consisting of 1,062 males and 1,055 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 947 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,092 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankucha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sankucha

Sankucha 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 Sankucha

Sankucha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sankucha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sankucha 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 Sankucha

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

Health Facilities in Sankucha

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

FAQs about Sankucha