Sankhair
About Sankhair
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankhair village is 312731. Sankhair village is located in Gazole subdivision of Maldah district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gazole (tehsildar office) and 36.2km away from district headquarter English Bazar. As per 2009 stats, Sahajadpur is the gram panchayat of Sankhair village.
The total geographical area of village is 106.15 hectares. Sankhair has a total population of 513 peoples, out of which male population is 240 while female population is 273. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1137 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankhair village is 37.82% out of which 43.75% males and 32.60% females are literate. There are about 126 houses in sankhair village. Pincode of sankhair village locality is 732124.
Old Malda is nearest town to sankhair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sankhair
The population details of Sankhair cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 513 | 240 | 273 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 51 | 24 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 71 | 31 | 40 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 439 | 207 | 232 |
| Literate Population | 194 | 105 | 89 |
| Illiterate Population | 319 | 135 | 184 |
Connectivity of Sankhair
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhair
Where is Sankhair located?
Sankhair village is situated in Gazole Subdivision, within the Maldah district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhair?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankhair is Sahajadpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankhair?
The pincode of Sankhair is 732124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhair as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhair is 513, with 240 males and 273 females.
How many households are there in Sankhair as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhair village has a total of 126 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhair as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhair is 37.82%. The male literacy rate is 43.75%, while the female literacy rate is 32.60%.