Sankra

Sankra is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.2km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Sankra village. As per 2009 stats, Bheduasole is the gram panchayat of Sankra village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankra unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Sankra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sankra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankra is 326787. The village spans a total geographical area of 398.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Sankra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankra

Population of Sankra

According to the 2011 Census, Sankra has a total population of about 737, with approximately 372 males and 365 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 644 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.74%, with male literacy at about 74.73% and female literacy near 48.49%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankra. As per the 2011 stats, Sankra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sankra

Knowing the nearby villages of Sankra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankra.

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