Sankhanad - Labpur, Birbhum

Sankhanad is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 34.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Labpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhanad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhanad is 317542. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.52 hectares and falls under the 731302 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Sankhanad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sankhanad

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhanad village had a total population of 308 people, including 165 males and 143 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.58%, with male literacy at 68.24% and female literacy at 51.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankhanad

Sankhanad 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 Sankhanad

Sankhanad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sankhanad is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sankhanad is about 34.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhanad

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

Health Facilities in Sankhanad

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

FAQs about Sankhanad