Sankhdar - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Sankhdar is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Koliana and around 22 km from Baripada. Khandia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhdar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhdar is 389409. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sankhdar

As per Census 2011, Sankhdar village has a total population of 183 people, consisting of 92 males and 91 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhdar

Sankhdar 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 Sankhdar

Public transport in the Sankhdar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sankhdar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sankhdar is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhdar

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

Health Facilities in Sankhdar

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

FAQs about Sankhdar