Sankara

Sankara is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sankara unique in its vibrant Binika-Subarnapur region. You’ll see Sankara’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 Sankara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankara is 419091. The village spans a total geographical area of 503 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 767019. Binika is nearest town to Sankara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Sankara

Population of Sankara

According to the 2011 Census, Sankara has a total population of about 2,836, with approximately 1,467 males and 1,369 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 300 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 548 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 715. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.73%, with male literacy at about 71.98% and female literacy near 52.81%. There are around 725 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankara

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

Nearby Villages of Sankara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankara