Sankupi
Sankupi is a village located in Bagmundi subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from sub-district headquarter Pathardihi (tehsildar office) and 63.3km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Matha is the gram panchayat of Sankupi village.
Sankupi has its own place in the vibrant Puruliya region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Sankupi
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankupi is 331635. The village spans a total geographical area of 749.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723152. Balarampur is nearest town to Sankupi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Sankupi
Below is a concise population overview of Sankupi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,569 | 1,310 | 1,259 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 409 | 196 | 213 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 378 | 191 | 187 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 610 | 303 | 307 |
Literate Population | 1,246 | 832 | 414 |
Illiterate Population | 1,323 | 478 | 845 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankupi village:
- The total population of Sankupi village is around 2,569, including approximately 1,310 males and 1,259 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 409 children aged 0–6 years in Sankupi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sankupi village has 378 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 610 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Sankupi village is about 48.50%, with male literacy at 63.51% and female literacy at 32.88%.
- There are around 496 households in Sankupi village.
Connectivity of Sankupi
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankupi. As per the 2011 stats, Sankupi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankupi
Knowing the nearby villages of Sankupi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankupi.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankupi
- Where is Sankupi located?
- Sankupi village is situated in Bagmundi Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankupi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sankupi is Matha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sankupi?
- The pincode of Sankupi is 723152, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sankupi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankupi is 2,569, with 1,310 males and 1,259 females.
- How many households are there in Sankupi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sankupi village has a total of 496 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankupi as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankupi is 48.50%. The male literacy rate is 63.51%, while the female literacy rate is 32.88%.