Sankharipota Village - Thakurpukur Mahestola, South 24 Parganas

Sankharipota is a village situated in the Thakurpukur Mahestola subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Thakurpukur and around 12.9 km from Alipore. Asuti-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankharipota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankharipota is 333271. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.03 hectares and falls under the 700137 pincode. Behala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sankharipota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bishnupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankharipota

As per Census 2011, Sankharipota village has a total population of 1,128 people, consisting of 576 males and 552 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 887 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,023 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankharipota

Sankharipota 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 Sankharipota

Sankharipota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behala to Sankharipota is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sankharipota is about 12.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankharipota

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

Health Facilities in Sankharipota

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

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