Sankra

Block / Subdivision Indpur
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Sankra

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankra village is 326787. Sankra village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 398.21 hectares. Sankra has a total population of 737 peoples, out of which male population is 372 while female population is 365. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 981 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankra village is 61.74% out of which 74.73% males and 48.49% females are literate. There are about 172 houses in sankra village. Pincode of sankra village locality is 722136.

When it comes to administration, Sankra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankra village comes under Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bankura Lok Sabha constituency. Bankura is nearest town to sankra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

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Population of Sankra

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 737 372 365
Literate Population 455 278 177
Illiterate Population 282 94 188

Connectivity of Sankra

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankra

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankra

Where is Sankra located?

Sankra village is situated in Indpur Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankra?

The Gram Panchayat of Sankra is Bheduasole (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Sankra?

The pincode of Sankra is 722136, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sankra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankra is 737, with 372 males and 365 females.

How many households are there in Sankra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sankra village has a total of 172 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sankra as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankra is 61.74%. The male literacy rate is 74.73%, while the female literacy rate is 48.49%.