Sankhari - Barabazar, Purulia

Sankhari is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Barabazar and around 33.1 km from Purulia. Bansbera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhari is 331895. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.53 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sankhari

As per Census 2011, Sankhari village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 567 males and 573 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 673 illiterate residents. Additionally, 649 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhari

Sankhari 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 Sankhari

Sankhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Sankhari is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sankhari is about 33.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhari

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

Health Facilities in Sankhari

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

FAQs about Sankhari