Sankhua
About Sankhua
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankhua village is 334456. Sankhua village is located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 41.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Khorda is the gram panchayat of Sankhua village.
The total geographical area of village is 48.12 hectares. Sankhua has a total population of 549 peoples, out of which male population is 280 while female population is 269. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 960 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankhua village is 68.67% out of which 78.93% males and 57.99% females are literate. There are about 122 houses in sankhua village. Pincode of sankhua village locality is 743304.
When it comes to administration, Sankhua village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankhua village comes under Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency & Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to sankhua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Sankhua
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 549 | 280 | 269 |
| Children (0-6) | 68 | 33 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 436 | 218 | 218 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 377 | 221 | 156 |
| Illiterate Population | 172 | 59 | 113 |
Connectivity of Sankhua
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhua
Where is Sankhua located?
Sankhua village is situated in Diamond Harbour Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankhua?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankhua is Khorda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankhua?
The pincode of Sankhua is 743304, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankhua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankhua is 549, with 280 males and 269 females.
How many households are there in Sankhua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhua village has a total of 122 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankhua as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhua is 68.67%. The male literacy rate is 78.93%, while the female literacy rate is 57.99%.