Sankh

Sankh is a village located in the Gawan Subdivision of Giridih district,Jharkhand, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Sankh, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Sankh Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageSankh
Pincode815313
Area1912 Sq. Km
Village Code350221
Sub-DistrictGawan
Sub-District Code2532
DistrictGiridih
District Code329
State/UTJharkhand
State/UT Code20
Gram PanchayatSankh
Gram Panchayat Code112887
Block PanchayatGawan
Block Panchayat Code3501
Total Population (2011 Census)2421
Total Households364
Nearest TownBARMER (Distance: 100 Km)

Sankh has a population of 2421 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Sankh Gram Panchayat and the Gawan Block Panchayat in Gawan District. The village has 364 households and is identified by village code 350221. Sankh is located in the 815313 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Gawan Sub-District.

Total Population of Sankh

As of the 2011 census, Population of Sankh has a population of approximately 2421 people, where the male population is 1214 and the female population is 1207.

Total 2421
Male 1214
Female 1207

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Sankh

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 0
Male 0
Female 0
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Sankh

There are approximately 364 households in Sankh. The average household size in the village is about 6 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 364
People / Family 6

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Sankh

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Sankh Village

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

Literacy in Sankh Village (2011):

Total 1078
Male 708
Female 370

illiteracy in Sankh Village (2011):

Total 1343
Male 506
Female 837

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Connectivity of Sankh

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Not Available
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified No

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
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
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Sankh

Frequently Asked Questions About Sankh Village

The total population of Sankh Village is approximately 2421 people.

The male population is 1214, while the female population is 1207.

Sankh Village has about 364 households.

The average household size in Sankh is approximately 6 people per household.

The total literate population is 1078, which includes 708 males and 370 females.

The total illiterate population is 1343, consisting of 506 males and 837 females.

There are 163 villages in the Gawan Sub-District.

Sankh Village falls under the Sankh Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Sankh Village is 815313.

Sankh Village is part of the Gawan Block Panchayat.