Sankardari - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Sankardari is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from Shyampur and around 60.8 km from Howrah. Dingakhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankardari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankardari is 333134. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.27 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sankardari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankardari

As per Census 2011, Sankardari village has a total population of 389 people, consisting of 194 males and 195 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 104 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankardari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population389194195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311219
Literate Population285155130
Illiterate Population1043965

Nearby Villages of Sankardari

Sankardari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BharapuraNorth0.82 km
GoaldahaSouth0.86 km
KamdebpurEast1.07 km
KalidahaWest1.13 km
ShitalpurNorth1.42 km
SarishaniNorth-East1.42 km
Kshirish BeriaEast1.83 km
HarinarayanpurNorth-West1.97 km
BaneshwarpurSouth-East2.09 km
KathanaliSouth-East2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sankardari

Sankardari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sankardari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sankardari is about 60.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankardari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sankardari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sankardari

Where is Sankardari located?

Sankardari village is located in Shyampur - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankardari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sankardari is Dingakhola.

What is the pincode of Sankardari?

The pincode of Sankardari is 711314.

What is the population of Sankardari?

Sankardari has a total population of 389, including 194 males and 195 females.

How many households are there in Sankardari?

There are 88 households in Sankardari.

What is the literacy rate in Sankardari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankardari is 73.26%. Male literacy is 79.90% and female literacy is 66.67%.