Sankachua Village Overview
Sankachua is a village in Debra tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balichak is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Sankachua village. As per available records (2009), Khanamohan is the Gram Panchayat for Sankachua village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sankachua village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankachua is 342268. The village covers a geographical area of 63.79 hectares and has a pincode of 721136. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Sankachua
Population & Demographics of Sankachua
This section provides population and demographic details of Sankachua village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 222 | 112 | 110 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 211 | 108 | 103 |
| Illiterate Population | 11 | 4 | 7 |
Key population details of Sankachua village are given below:
- Sankachua village is a small village with a total population of around 222, including approximately 112 males and 110 females, with a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sankachua village is high, with a literacy rate of about 95.05%.
- There are around 52 households in Sankachua village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sankachua
Transport facilities help residents of Sankachua village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Sankachua
The following villages are located close to Sankachua and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankachua
- Where is Sankachua located?
- Sankachua village is located in Debra Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankachua?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sankachua is Khanamohan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sankachua?
- The pincode of Sankachua is 721136.
- What is the population of Sankachua?
- Sankachua has a total population of 222, including 112 males and 110 females.
- How many households are there in Sankachua?
- There are 52 households in Sankachua.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankachua?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankachua is 95.05%. Male literacy is 96.43% and female literacy is 93.64%.