Sankhli - Rashmi, Chittorgarh

Sankhli is a village situated in the Rashmi tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from Rashmi and around 50 km from Chittaurgarh. Sankhli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhli is 099970. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.9 hectares and falls under the 312203 pincode. Kapasan is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Sankhli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sankhli

As per Census 2011, Sankhli village has a total population of 1,001 people, consisting of 496 males and 505 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankhli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,001496505
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1306862
Scheduled Castes (SC)1809189
Scheduled Tribes (ST)602733
Literate Population366250116
Illiterate Population635246389

Nearby Villages of Sankhli

Sankhli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManyasNorth2.33 km
LalpuraNorth-East2.36 km
MuroliSouth-East3.05 km
UpredaSouth-West3.14 km
SomiWest3.27 km
MarmiEast3.43 km
DevipuraWest3.61 km
GokalpuraNorth-East4.11 km
KarjiyaNorth4.86 km
HamerpuraNorth-East4.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sankhli

Sankhli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangrar, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kapasan to Sankhli is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Sankhli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sankhli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sankhli

Where is Sankhli located?

Sankhli village is located in Rashmi Tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankhli?

Sankhli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sankhli?

The pincode of Sankhli is 312203.

What is the population of Sankhli?

Sankhli has a total population of 1,001, including 496 males and 505 females.

How many households are there in Sankhli?

There are 218 households in Sankhli.

What is the literacy rate in Sankhli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankhli is 36.56%. Male literacy is 50.40% and female literacy is 22.97%.