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.

Sankhulia has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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

Below is a concise population overview of Sankhulia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,540 1,287 1,253
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 372 188 184
Scheduled Castes (SC) 313 164 149
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,265 702 563
Illiterate Population 1,275 585 690

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankhulia village:

  • The total population of Sankhulia village is around 2,540, including approximately 1,287 males and 1,253 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 372 children aged 0–6 years in Sankhulia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sankhulia village has 313 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sankhulia village is about 49.80%, with male literacy at 54.55% and female literacy at 44.93%.
  • There are around 528 households in Sankhulia village.

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.

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

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.

Aral Basti Bipra Nandigram Amritapur Kalahapur Sibrampur Amdol Harispur Khutkhali Uttar Ramchandrapur Narottampur Majhara

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhulia

Where is Sankhulia located?
Sankhulia village is situated in Murarai Ii Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhulia?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankhulia is Amdole (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankhulia?
The pincode of Sankhulia is 731219, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhulia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhulia is 2,540, with 1,287 males and 1,253 females.
How many households are there in Sankhulia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhulia village has a total of 528 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhulia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhulia is 49.80%. The male literacy rate is 54.55%, while the female literacy rate is 44.93%.