Sankrail
Sankrail is a Town and Subdivision in Haora District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Sankrail Block (CD) is 02404. The total area of Sankrail Subdivision is 63 km², which includes 20.72 km² of rural area and 42.42 km² of urban area. Sankrail has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sankrail Subdivision
Sankrail Subdivision has a total of 38 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sankrail Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur | Mashila | Haora (13 km) |
| 2 | Andul | Andul | Sankrail |
| 3 | Argari | Andul | Sankrail |
| 4 | Banupur | Banpur I | Sankrail |
| 5 | Betiari | Nalpur | Uluberia (12 km) |
| 6 | Bhagabatipur | Kandua | Haora (26 km) |
| 7 | Chak Radhadasi | Panchpara | Haora (12 km) |
| 8 | Chak Srikrishna | Raghudebbati | Sankrail |
| 9 | Chatur Bhujkathi | Kandua | Haora (15 km) |
| 10 | Dadpur | Nalpur | Uluberia (12 km) |
| 11 | Dhuilya | Duila | Sankrail |
| 12 | Dhulagari | Dhulagari | Sankrail |
| 13 | Ghoraghat | Dakshin Sankrail | Haora (16 km) |
| 14 | Hatgachha | Bangalpur | Sankrail |
| 15 | Jala Dhulagiri | Dhulagari | Haora (22 km) |
| 16 | Jangalpur | Andul | Haora (11 km) |
| 17 | Jhorhat | Jorhat | Sankrail |
| 18 | Kamranga | Jorhat | Sankrail |
| 19 | Kanyamani | Raghudebbati | Uluberia (13 km) |
| 20 | Kendua | Kandua | Sankrail |
| 21 | Mahishgot | Kandua | Haora (25 km) |
| 22 | Manikpur | Manikpur | Sankrail |
| 23 | Manoharpur | Nalpur | Uluberia (12 km) |
| 24 | Masila | Mashila | Sankrail |
| 25 | Mirjapur | Mashila | Sankrail |
| 26 | Nabghara | Kandua | Sankrail |
| 27 | Nalpur | Nalpur | Sankrail |
| 28 | Osmanpur | Bachhri | Sankrail |
| 29 | Panchpara | Panchpara | Sankrail |
| 30 | Podara | Thanamakua | Sankrail |
| 31 | Raghudebbati | Nalpur | Sankrail |
| 32 | Ramchandrapur | Durgapur Abhaynagar I | Sankrail |
| 33 | Sandhipur | Kandua | Haora (25 km) |
| 34 | Sankrail | Dakshin Sankrail | Sankrail |
| 35 | Sankrailjala | Dakshin Sankrail | Sankrail |
| 36 | Sarenga | Sarenga | Sankrail |
| 37 | Sulati | Kandua | Haora (25 km) |
| 38 | Ula | Nalpur | Sankrail |
Population of Sankrail Subdivision
The population profile of Sankrail Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sankrail Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,30,828 | 35,195 | 2,95,633 |
| Male Population | 1,69,930 | 18,017 | 1,51,913 |
| Female Population | 1,60,898 | 17,178 | 1,43,720 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,020 | 3,941 | 32,079 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,436 | 2,014 | 16,422 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,584 | 1,927 | 15,657 |
| Literate Population | 2,45,251 | 24,682 | 2,20,569 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,31,116 | 13,410 | 1,17,706 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,14,135 | 11,272 | 1,02,863 |
| Illiterate Population | 85,577 | 10,513 | 75,064 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 38,814 | 4,607 | 34,207 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 46,763 | 5,906 | 40,857 |
| Total Households | 74,342 | 8,038 | 66,304 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sankrail Subdivision is around 3,30,828 people. This includes 1,69,930 males and 1,60,898 females. Rural population is about 35,195 (18,017 males and 17,178 females), while urban population is nearly 2,95,633 (1,51,913 males and 1,43,720 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 36,020 of the population, with 18,436 boys and 17,584 girls. Rural areas have 3,941 children, and urban areas have about 32,079 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,45,251 literate people in Sankrail Subdivision, including 1,31,116 literate males and 1,14,135 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,682 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,20,569 people.
- About 85,577 people in Sankrail Subdivision are not literate, including 38,814 males and 46,763 females. Rural areas include 10,513 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 75,064 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 74,342 households, with 8,038 in villages and 66,304 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sankrail Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 76,909 | 17,400 | 59,509 |
| SC Male Population | 39,303 | 8,788 | 30,515 |
| SC Female Population | 37,606 | 8,612 | 28,994 |
| Total ST Population | 1,269 | 182 | 1,087 |
| ST Male Population | 639 | 88 | 551 |
| ST Female Population | 630 | 94 | 536 |
| Population Density | 5,239 / km² | 1,698 / km² | 6,969 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sankrail Subdivision is approximately 76,909 people, including 39,303 males and 37,606 females. Around 17,400 people live in rural parts. Nearly 59,509 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sankrail Subdivision is about 1,269 people, including 639 males and 630 females. Around 182 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,087 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 5,239 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,698 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,969 people per sq. km.