Sankhi - Chhata, Mathura

Sankhi is a village situated in the Chhata tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Sankhi, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sankhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhi is 123719. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.61 hectares and falls under the 281502 pincode. Chhata is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sankhi 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 Chhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankhi

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhi village had a total population of 1,799 people, including 962 males and 837 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.85%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 41.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhi

Sankhi 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 Sankhi

Sankhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chata, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhata to Sankhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sankhi to Sankhi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhi

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

Health Facilities in Sankhi

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

FAQs about Sankhi