Sankrail

Sankrail is a Town and Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur 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 02459. The total area of Sankrail Subdivision is 256 km². Sankrail has a sex ratio of approximately 981 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sankrail Subdivision

Sankrail Subdivision has a total of 277 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.

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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,15,418 people. Includes nearly 58,240 males and 57,178 females. Rural population is about 1,15,418 people.
• There are around 13,128 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,653 boys and 6,475 girls.
• Literate population is about 75,028 people. Non-literate population is around 40,390 people.
• There are nearly 25,795 households.

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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sankrail Subdivision is approximately 21,004 people, including 10,640 males and 10,364 females. Around 21,004 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sankrail Subdivision is about 28,825 people, including 14,495 males and 14,330 females. Around 28,825 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 450 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 450 people per sq. km.