Sank - Sandila, Hardoi

Sank is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Shank serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sank village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sank is 141064. The village covers a total geographical area of 939.05 hectares and falls under the 241204 pincode. Sandila is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sank 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 Sandila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sank

According to the 2011 Census, Sank village had a total population of 4,536 people, including 2,453 males and 2,083 females, living in 908 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.55%, with male literacy at 68.86% and female literacy at 46.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,150.

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

Nearby Villages of Sank

Sank 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 Sank

Sank is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sandila, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandila to Sank is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Sank is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sank

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

Health Facilities in Sank

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

FAQs about Sank