Sankair
About Sankair
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankair village is 311489. Sankair village is located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.4km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Sankair village. As per 2009 stats, Gophanagar is the gram panchayat of Sankair village.
The total geographical area of village is 209.34 hectares. Sankair has a total population of 945 peoples, out of which male population is 490 while female population is 455. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankair village is 64.02% out of which 70.20% males and 57.36% females are literate. There are about 231 houses in sankair village. Pincode of sankair village locality is 733127.
When it comes to administration, Sankair 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, Sankair village comes under Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Balurghat is nearest town to sankair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Sankair
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 945 | 490 | 455 |
| Literate Population | 605 | 344 | 261 |
| Illiterate Population | 340 | 146 | 194 |
Connectivity of Sankair
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankair
Where is Sankair located?
Sankair village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankair?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankair is Gophanagar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankair?
The pincode of Sankair is 733127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankair as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankair is 945, with 490 males and 455 females.
How many households are there in Sankair as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankair village has a total of 231 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankair as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankair is 64.02%. The male literacy rate is 70.20%, while the female literacy rate is 57.36%.