Sankni - Pokhari, Chamoli

Sankni is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Sem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankni is 041215. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.96 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sankni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankni

As per Census 2011, Sankni village has a total population of 34 people, consisting of 13 males and 21 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 1,615 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 14 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankni

Sankni 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 Sankni

Sankni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sankni is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sankni is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankni

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

Health Facilities in Sankni

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

FAQs about Sankni