Sankhulia

Sankhulia is a village located in Murarai Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.2km away from sub-district headquarter Paikar (tehsildar office) and 91.3km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Amdole is the gram panchayat of Sankhulia village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankhulia unique in its vibrant Murarai Ii-Birbhum region. You’ll see Sankhulia’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 Sankhulia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankhulia is 316088. The village spans a total geographical area of 175.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731219. Rampurhat is nearest town to Sankhulia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

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Population of Sankhulia

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhulia has a total population of about 2,540, with approximately 1,287 males and 1,253 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 372 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 313 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 49.80%, with male literacy at about 54.55% and female literacy near 44.93%. There are around 528 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankhulia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankhulia

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhulia

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

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