Sankhra

Sankhra is a village located in Kotri tehsil of Bhilwara district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kotri (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bhilwara. As per 2009 stats, Sankhara is the gram panchayat of Sankhra village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankhra unique in its vibrant Kotri-Bhilwara region. You’ll see Sankhra’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 Sankhra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhra is 095706. The village spans a total geographical area of 1269.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 311603. Shahpura is nearest town to Sankhra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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

Google Map of Sankhra

Population of Sankhra

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhra has a total population of about 2,441, with approximately 1,203 males and 1,238 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 411 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 417 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 141. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.88%, with male literacy at about 51.62% and female literacy near 26.49%. There are around 537 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankhra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankhra

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhra

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

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