Sankhaposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Sankhaposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sankhaposh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhaposh is 384815. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Sankhaposh

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhaposh village had a total population of 666 people, including 317 males and 349 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.54%, with male literacy at 58.82% and female literacy at 37.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhaposh

Sankhaposh 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 Sankhaposh

Sankhaposh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sankhaposh is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sankhaposh is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhaposh

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

Health Facilities in Sankhaposh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankhaposh village are given below:

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