Sankiberia - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Sankiberia is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.8 km from Kakdwip and around 55.1 km from Alipore. Netaji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankiberia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankiberia is 335219. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.09 hectares and falls under the 743347 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Sankiberia

As per Census 2011, Sankiberia village has a total population of 3,511 people, consisting of 1,804 males and 1,707 females. The village has 662 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 520 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,074 literate and 1,437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankiberia

Sankiberia 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 Sankiberia

Sankiberia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nishchindapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Sankiberia is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sankiberia is about 55.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankiberia

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

Health Facilities in Sankiberia

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

FAQs about Sankiberia