Sankara
About Sankara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankara village is 419091. Sankara village is located in Binika tehsil of Subarnapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Binika (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Subarnapur. As per 2009 stats, Sankara village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 503 hectares. Sankara has a total population of 2,836 peoples, out of which male population is 1,467 while female population is 1,369. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankara village is 62.73% out of which 71.98% males and 52.81% females are literate. There are about 725 houses in sankara village. Pincode of sankara village locality is 767019.
When it comes to administration, Sankara 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, Sankara village comes under Birmaharajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. Binika is nearest town to sankara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sankara
The population details of Sankara cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,836 | 1,467 | 1,369 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 300 | 167 | 133 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 548 | 282 | 266 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 715 | 373 | 342 |
| Literate Population | 1,779 | 1,056 | 723 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,057 | 411 | 646 |
Connectivity of Sankara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankara
Where is Sankara located?
Sankara village is situated in Binika Tehsil, within the Subarnapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankara?
Sankara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sankara?
The pincode of Sankara is 767019, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankara is 2,836, with 1,467 males and 1,369 females.
How many households are there in Sankara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankara village has a total of 725 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankara is 62.73%. The male literacy rate is 71.98%, while the female literacy rate is 52.81%.