Sankhpur - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Sankhpur is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Ghosaramal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhpur is 382593. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Sankhpur

As per Census 2011, Sankhpur village has a total population of 198 people, consisting of 98 males and 100 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 97 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19898100
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241311
Scheduled Castes (SC)413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1819190
Literate Population975542
Illiterate Population1014358

Nearby Villages of Sankhpur

Sankhpur 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)
KudanaliSouth1.35 km
LuburiSouth-West2.52 km
TalanaliSouth2.98 km
TapkulijharanSouth-West3.49 km
MarudhipaSouth-East4.32 km
NunamatiEast5.47 km
KanaloiSouth-East6.36 km
TelisahiEast6.99 km
NuaganSouth-East7.14 km
BhaliasaraEast7.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sankhpur

Public transport in the Sankhpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 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 Redhakhol to Sankhpur is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Sankhpur is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Sankhpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankhpur 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 Sankhpur

Where is Sankhpur located?

Sankhpur village is located in Naktideul Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankhpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sankhpur is Ghosaramal.

What is the pincode of Sankhpur?

The pincode of Sankhpur is 768106.

What is the population of Sankhpur?

Sankhpur has a total population of 198, including 98 males and 100 females.

How many households are there in Sankhpur?

There are 58 households in Sankhpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sankhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankhpur is 48.99%. Male literacy is 56.12% and female literacy is 42.00%.