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

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhari village had a total population of 1,140 people, including 567 males and 573 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.21%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 33.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 342.

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

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:

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