Where is Sankara village located?
Sankara is in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
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Sankara Village
Sankara is an inhabited village in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370724, the Census 2011 record lists 405 people in 94 households and the reported area is 71.52 hectares. The local references include Asthajora Gram Panchayat, Kathikund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 20 km.
Village Code370724
Population405
Households94
Area71.52 hectares
Nearest TownDumka
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankara
- Census Village Code
- 370724
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Dumka
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kathikund
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02670
- CD Block
- Kathikund
- Gram Panchayat
- Asthajora
- Households
- 94
- Population
- 405
- Male Population
- 211
- Female Population
- 194
- Sex Ratio
- 919.43
- Area
- 71.52 hectares
- Area
- 0.72 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 814103
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 405 people, 71.52 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Sankara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankara falls under Kathikund Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 370724.
- The record lists 405 people living in 94 households.
- The reported village area is 71.52 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density566.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankara in the official administrative record. Census village code 370724, Asthajora Gram Panchayat and Kathikund CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02670
- Village Census Code
- 370724
- CD Block Code
- 0176
- CD Block Name
- Kathikund
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Asthajora
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Sankara, about 20 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kathikund
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Dumka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 71.52 hectares
- Area
- 0.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 405 people in 94 households, with 211 male residents and 194 female residents. The average household size is 4.31, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sankara. Population density works out to about 566.28 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 94
- Total Population
- 405
- Male Population
- 211
- Female Population
- 194
- Sex Ratio
- 919.43
- Average Household Size
- 4.31
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.04 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.75 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sankara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankara is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 28.51 hectares and irrigated land is 4.27 hectares (15% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.74
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4.23 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 1.68 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 18.28 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10.04 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 28.51
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 24.24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 4.27
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2.52 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | CRM | 814103 | Dumka | Kathikund | Bara Kathikund | Kathikund Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814103 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sankara village in?
Sankara village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Sankara village in?
Sankara village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Sankara under?
Sankara comes under Kathikund Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankara?
The Census village code of Sankara is 370724.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sankara under?
Sankara is listed under ASTHAJORA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kathikund.
What is the population of Sankara village?
The village record lists 405 people and 94 households for Sankara.
How many households are in Sankara village?
The village record lists 94 households for Sankara.
What is the male and female population of Sankara?
The record lists 211 male residents and 194 female residents for Sankara.
What is the sex ratio of Sankara village?
The sex ratio of Sankara is 919.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankara village?
The reported geographical area of Sankara is 71.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankara village?
The approximate population density of Sankara is 566.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankara?
The nearest town listed for Sankara is Dumka, about 20 km away.
How far is Sankara from the district headquarters?
Sankara is about 20 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankara from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankara is about 9 km from Kathikund, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankara?
For Sankara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 28.51 hectares and irrigated land is 4.27 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.