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

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhpur village had a total population of 198 people, including 98 males and 100 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.75%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 47.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sankhpur