Sankarda

Sankarda is a village located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Benora is the gram panchayat of Sankarda village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankarda unique in its vibrant Umarkote-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Sankarda’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 Sankarda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarda is 427383. The village spans a total geographical area of 561 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764073. Umarkote is nearest town to Sankarda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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

Google Map of Sankarda

Population of Sankarda

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarda has a total population of about 1,773, with approximately 896 males and 877 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 287 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 492 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 936. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.00%, with male literacy at about 62.50% and female literacy near 41.28%. There are around 373 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankarda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankarda

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarda

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

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