Sankeri - Gunupur, Rayagada

Sankeri is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Puttasing and around 125 km from Rayagada . Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankeri is 427140. The village covers a total geographical area of 971 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sankeri

As per Census 2011, Sankeri village has a total population of 110 people, consisting of 58 males and 52 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 39 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1105852
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1105852
Literate Population392613
Illiterate Population713239

Nearby Villages of Sankeri

Sankeri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagidiSouth-East1.53 km
PindagudiWest1.61 km
KurundiNorth1.85 km
KujapangaNorth-East2.46 km
SarigumaSouth-West2.51 km
KodedaSouth-East2.53 km
SourapaliWest2.76 km
Likiti PadarNorth3.10 km
UdayapuraEast3.30 km
BadapalliNorth-West3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sankeri

Sankeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sankeri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sankeri is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankeri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sankeri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sankeri

Where is Sankeri located?

Sankeri village is located in Gunupur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankeri?

The Gram Panchayat of Sankeri is Bhimpur.

What is the pincode of Sankeri?

The pincode of Sankeri is 765033.

What is the population of Sankeri?

Sankeri has a total population of 110, including 58 males and 52 females.

How many households are there in Sankeri?

There are 22 households in Sankeri.

What is the literacy rate in Sankeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankeri is 35.45%. Male literacy is 44.83% and female literacy is 25.00%.