Sankos Tea Garden - Kumargram, Alipurduar
Sankos Tea Garden is a village situated in the Kumargram subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Kumargram and around 149 km from Jalpaiguri . Newland Kumargram Sankosh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankos Tea Garden village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankos Tea Garden is 307183. The village covers a total geographical area of 933.2 hectares and falls under the 736205 pincode. U.kamakhyaguri is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Sankos Tea Garden village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Sankos Tea Garden
As per Census 2011, Sankos Tea Garden village has a total population of 6,643 people, consisting of 3,273 males and 3,370 females. The village has 1,475 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 853 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,037 literate and 3,606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4,613 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankos Tea Garden are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,643 | 3,273 | 3,370 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 853 | 404 | 449 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 493 | 258 | 235 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,613 | 2,248 | 2,365 |
| Literate Population | 3,037 | 1,741 | 1,296 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,606 | 1,532 | 2,074 |
Nearby Villages of Sankos Tea Garden
Sankos Tea Garden is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sankos Tea Garden
Sankos Tea Garden is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from U.kamakhyaguri to Sankos Tea Garden is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Sankos Tea Garden is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sankos Tea Garden
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankos Tea Garden village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sankos Tea Garden
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankos Tea Garden village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sankos Tea Garden
Where is Sankos Tea Garden located?
Sankos Tea Garden village is located in Kumargram Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankos Tea Garden?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankos Tea Garden is Newland Kumargram Sankosh.
What is the pincode of Sankos Tea Garden?
The pincode of Sankos Tea Garden is 736205.
What is the population of Sankos Tea Garden?
Sankos Tea Garden has a total population of 6,643, including 3,273 males and 3,370 females.
How many households are there in Sankos Tea Garden?
There are 1,475 households in Sankos Tea Garden.
What is the literacy rate in Sankos Tea Garden?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankos Tea Garden is 45.72%. Male literacy is 53.19% and female literacy is 38.46%.