Sankupi - Bagmundi, Purulia

Sankupi is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Pathardihi and around 63.3 km from Purulia. Matha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankupi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankupi is 331635. The village covers a total geographical area of 749.08 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sankupi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sankupi

According to the 2011 Census, Sankupi village had a total population of 2,569 people, including 1,310 males and 1,259 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.69%, with male literacy at 74.69% and female literacy at 39.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 610.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankupi

Sankupi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sankupi

Sankupi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhimri, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Sankupi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sankupi is about 63.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankupi

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

Health Facilities in Sankupi

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

FAQs about Sankupi