Shankar
About Shankar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shankar village is 033518. Shankar village is located in Ludhiana East tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Ludhiana (east) (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Shanker is the gram panchayat of Shankar village.
The total geographical area of village is 435 hectares. Shankar has a total population of 2,766 peoples, out of which male population is 1,449 while female population is 1,317. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 908 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shankar village is 72.38% out of which 77.57% males and 66.67% females are literate. There are about 538 houses in shankar village. Pincode of shankar village locality is 141206.
When it comes to administration, Shankar 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, Shankar village comes under Gill Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency. Mullanpur Dakha is nearest town to shankar village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Shankar
The population details of Shankar 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 | 2,766 | 1,449 | 1,317 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 297 | 151 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,255 | 656 | 599 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,002 | 1,124 | 878 |
| Illiterate Population | 764 | 325 | 439 |
Connectivity of Shankar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shankar
Where is Shankar located?
Shankar village is situated in Ludhiana East Tehsil, within the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shankar?
The Gram Panchayat of Shankar is Shanker (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Shankar?
The pincode of Shankar is 141206, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shankar is 2,766, with 1,449 males and 1,317 females.
How many households are there in Shankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shankar village has a total of 538 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shankar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shankar is 72.38%. The male literacy rate is 77.57%, while the female literacy rate is 66.67%.