Sankhala

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

Sankhala Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageSankhala
Pincode768113
Area67 Sq. Km
Village Code382222
Sub-DistrictDhama
Sub-District Code2795
DistrictSambalpur
District Code371
State/UTOdisha
State/UT Code21
Gram PanchayatSahaspur
Gram Panchayat Code121379
Block PanchayatManeswar
Block Panchayat Code3926
Total Population (2011 Census)625
Total Households153
Nearest TownUDAIPUR (Distance: 75 Km)

Sankhala has a population of 625 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Sahaspur Gram Panchayat and the Maneswar Block Panchayat in Dhama District. The village has 153 households and is identified by village code 382222. Sankhala is located in the 768113 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Dhama Sub-District.

Total Population of Sankhala

As of the 2011 census, Population of Sankhala has a population of approximately 625 people, where the male population is 317 and the female population is 308.

Total 625
Male 317
Female 308

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Sankhala

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 27
Male 16
Female 11
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 53
Male 30
Female 23

Household in Sankhala

There are approximately 153 households in Sankhala. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 153
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Sankhala

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Sankhala Village

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

Literacy in Sankhala Village (2011):

Total 394
Male 230
Female 164

illiteracy in Sankhala Village (2011):

Total 231
Male 87
Female 144

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Connectivity of Sankhala

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 School1
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 (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Sankhala

Frequently Asked Questions About Sankhala Village

The total population of Sankhala Village is approximately 625 people.

The male population is 317, while the female population is 308.

Sankhala Village has about 153 households.

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

The total literate population is 394, which includes 230 males and 164 females.

The total illiterate population is 231, consisting of 87 males and 144 females.

There are 65 villages in the Dhama Sub-District.

Sankhala Village falls under the Sahaspur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Sankhala Village is 768113.

Sankhala Village is part of the Maneswar Block Panchayat.