Sankhai

Sankhai is a village located in the Ketugram II Subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Sankhai, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Sankhai Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageSankhai
Pincode713123
Area106.15 Sq. Km
Village Code319287
Sub-DistrictKetugram II
Sub-District Code2280
DistrictPurba Bardhaman
District Code306
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatSitahati
Gram Panchayat Code108626
Block PanchayatKetugram-Ii
Block Panchayat Code3184
Total Population (2011 Census)1985
Total Households458
Nearest TownOLD MALDA (Distance: 10 Km)

Sankhai has a population of 1985 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Sitahati Gram Panchayat and the Ketugram-Ii Block Panchayat in Ketugram II District. The village has 458 households and is identified by village code 319287. Sankhai is located in the 713123 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Ketugram II Sub-District.

Total Population of Sankhai

As of the 2011 census, Population of Sankhai has a population of approximately 1985 people, where the male population is 1027 and the female population is 958.

Total 1985
Male 1027
Female 958

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Sankhai

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Sankhai is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 77
Male 33
Female 44
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 324
Male 163
Female 161

Household in Sankhai

There are approximately 458 households in Sankhai. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 458
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Sankhai

Sankhai falls under the Ketugram II Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Sankhai is Ketugram II, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Sankhai Village

As per the 2011 Census, Sankhai presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Sankhai Village (2011):

Total 1315
Male 734
Female 581

illiteracy in Sankhai Village (2011):

Total 670
Male 293
Female 377

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Connectivity of Sankhai

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available (Within 3-5 km)
Primary School0
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Sankhai

Frequently Asked Questions About Sankhai Village

The total population of Sankhai Village is approximately 1985 people.

The male population is 1027, while the female population is 958.

Sankhai Village has about 458 households.

The average household size in Sankhai is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 1315, which includes 734 males and 581 females.

The total illiterate population is 670, consisting of 293 males and 377 females.

There are 57 villages in the Ketugram II Sub-District.

Sankhai Village falls under the Sitahati Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Sankhai Village is 713123.

Sankhai Village is part of the Ketugram-Ii Block Panchayat.