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

According to the 2011 Census, Sankeri village had a total population of 110 people, including 58 males and 52 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.05%, with male literacy at 53.06% and female literacy at 28.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sankeri