Sankhala

Sankhala is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sankhala unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Sankhala’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 Sankhala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhala is 382222. The village spans a total geographical area of 191 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Sankhala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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

Google Map of Sankhala

Population of Sankhala

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhala has a total population of about 625, with approximately 317 males and 308 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 78 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 448 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 50. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.04%, with male literacy at about 72.56% and female literacy near 53.25%. There are around 153 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankhala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankhala

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhala