Sankra - Atrauli, Aligarh

Sankra is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Sankra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankra is 122160. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.36 hectares and falls under the 202133 pincode. Charra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sankra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atrauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankra

According to the 2011 Census, Sankra village had a total population of 6,260 people, including 3,417 males and 2,843 females, living in 1,081 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.27%, with male literacy at 49.98% and female literacy at 28.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankra

Sankra 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 Sankra

Sankra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soron, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charra to Sankra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Sankra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankra

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

Health Facilities in Sankra

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

FAQs about Sankra