Sankumrum - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Sankumrum is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gitilata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankumrum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankumrum is 387378. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Sankumrum

According to the 2011 Census, Sankumrum village had a total population of 491 people, including 238 males and 253 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.51%, with male literacy at 55.72% and female literacy at 37.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankumrum

Sankumrum 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 Sankumrum

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sankumrum. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Sankumrum is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sankumrum is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankumrum

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

Health Facilities in Sankumrum

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

FAQs about Sankumrum