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Sankhi Village

Sankhi is an inhabited village in Bashant Rai* Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 357089, the Census 2011 record lists 2,263 people in 346 households and the reported area is 30.61 hectares. The local references include Sankhi Gram Panchayat, Bashant Rai* CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 37 km.

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Quick answer: Sankhi is a village in Bashant Rai* Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 357089 and 2,263 people in 346 households.
Village Code357089
Population2,263
Households346
Area30.61 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Sankhi
Census Village Code
357089
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bashant Rai*
Sub-district Census Code
02560
CD Block
Bashant Rai*
Gram Panchayat
Sankhi
Households
346
Population
2,263
Male Population
1,154
Female Population
1,109
Sex Ratio
961.01
Area
30.61 hectares
Area
0.31 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814155
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sankhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,263 people, 30.61 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Sankhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGodda
Sub-districtBashant Rai*
CD BlockBashant Rai*
Gram PanchayatSANKHI
  • Sankhi falls under Bashant Rai* Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 357089.
  • The record lists 2,263 people living in 346 households.
  • The reported village area is 30.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
  • 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 Density7,393.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.54 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 357089, Sankhi Gram Panchayat and Bashant Rai* CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02560
Village Census Code
357089
CD Block Code
0066
CD Block Name
Bashant Rai*
Gram Panchayat Name
Sankhi

Location and Distance

Godda is the nearest town listed for Sankhi, about 37 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Godda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Godda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
450 km
Total Geographical Area
30.61 hectares
Area
0.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,263 people in 346 households, with 1,154 male residents and 1,109 female residents. The average household size is 6.54, and SC share is 1.94% and ST share is 0% for Sankhi. Population density works out to about 7,393.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
346
Total Population
2,263
Male Population
1,154
Female Population
1,109
Sex Ratio
961.01
Average Household Size
6.54
SC Population
44
SC Male Population
23
SC Female Population
21
SC Population Share
1.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sankhi list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sankhi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankhi include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sankhi include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sankhi 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.61

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankhi

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
More than 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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 814155 Godda Bashant Rai Gopi Chak Gopi Chak Gopi Chak, Godda, Jharkhand, 814155

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

Where is Sankhi village located?

Sankhi is in Bashant Rai* Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sankhi village in?

Sankhi village is in Godda district.

Which state is Sankhi village in?

Sankhi village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sankhi under?

Sankhi comes under Bashant Rai* Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankhi?

The Census village code of Sankhi is 357089.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sankhi under?

Sankhi is listed under SANKHI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bashant Rai*.

What is the population of Sankhi village?

The village record lists 2,263 people and 346 households for Sankhi.

How many households are in Sankhi village?

The village record lists 346 households for Sankhi.

What is the male and female population of Sankhi?

The record lists 1,154 male residents and 1,109 female residents for Sankhi.

What is the sex ratio of Sankhi village?

The sex ratio of Sankhi is 961.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankhi village?

The reported geographical area of Sankhi is 30.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankhi village?

The approximate population density of Sankhi is 7,393.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankhi?

The nearest town listed for Sankhi is Godda, about 37 km away.

How far is Sankhi from the district headquarters?

Sankhi is about 37 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sankhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankhi is about 26 km from Godda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sankhi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankhi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankhi?

For Sankhi, reported agricultural commodities include Rice.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankhi?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankhi. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.