Sankhala
About Sankhala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankhala village is 382222. Sankhala village is located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Sahaspur is the gram panchayat of Sankhala village.
The total geographical area of village is 191 hectares. Sankhala has a total population of 625 peoples, out of which male population is 317 while female population is 308. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankhala village is 63.04% out of which 72.56% males and 53.25% females are literate. There are about 153 houses in sankhala village. Pincode of sankhala village locality is 768113.
When it comes to administration, Sankhala village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankhala village comes under Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency. Sambalpur is nearest town to sankhala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.
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Population of Sankhala
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 625 | 317 | 308 |
| Children (0-6) | 78 | 35 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 448 | 226 | 222 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Literate Population | 394 | 230 | 164 |
| Illiterate Population | 231 | 87 | 144 |
Connectivity of Sankhala
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhala
Where is Sankhala located?
Sankhala village is situated in Dhama Tehsil, within the Sambalpur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhala?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankhala is Sahaspur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankhala?
The pincode of Sankhala is 768113, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhala is 625, with 317 males and 308 females.
How many households are there in Sankhala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhala village has a total of 153 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhala is 63.04%. The male literacy rate is 72.56%, while the female literacy rate is 53.25%.