Sankari

Sankari is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.2km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Sankari village. As per 2009 stats, Khano is the gram panchayat of Sankari village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankari unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Sankari’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 Sankari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankari is 320008. The village spans a total geographical area of 309.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Sankari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankari 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 Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankari

Population of Sankari

According to the 2011 Census, Sankari has a total population of about 1,725, with approximately 888 males and 837 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 412 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 54. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.25%, with male literacy at about 71.28% and female literacy near 62.96%. There are around 417 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankari

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

Nearby Villages of Sankari

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

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