Where is Sankh village located?
Sankh is in Chhindwara Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Sankh Village
Sankh is an inhabited village in Chhindwara Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494995, the Census 2011 record lists 1,742 people in 352 households and the reported area is 849.64 hectares. The local references include Chhindwara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chhindwara at about 20 km.
Sankh is a village in Chhindwara Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494995 and 1,742 people in 352 households.
Village Code494995
Population1,742
Households352
Area849.64 hectares
Nearest TownChhindwara
Detailed village profile
Sankh at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,742 people, 849.64 hectares of reported area and Chhindwara as the nearest town reference for Sankh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankh falls under Chhindwara Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 494995.
- The record lists 1,742 people living in 352 households.
- The reported village area is 849.64 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chhindwara.
- 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
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- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Sankh
- Census Village Code
- 494995
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Chhindwara
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chhindwara
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03654
- CD Block
- Chhindwara
- Households
- 352
- Population
- 1,742
- Male Population
- 897
- Female Population
- 845
- Sex Ratio
- 942.03
- Area
- 849.64 hectares
- Area
- 8.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chhindwara
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
205.03 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.95 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
15.96%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
1.84%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
29.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankh in the official administrative record. Census village code 494995 and Chhindwara CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03654
- Village Census Code
- 494995
- CD Block Code
- 0245
- CD Block Name
- Chhindwara
Location and Distance
Chhindwara is the nearest town listed for Sankh, about 20 km away. Chhindwara 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
- Chhindwara
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Chhindwara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chhindwara
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Chhindwara
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 849.64 hectares
- Area
- 8.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,742 people in 352 households, with 897 male residents and 845 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 15.96% and ST share is 1.84% for Sankh. Population density works out to about 205.03 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 352
- Total Population
- 1,742
- Male Population
- 897
- Female Population
- 845
- Sex Ratio
- 942.03
- Average Household Size
- 4.95
- SC Population
- 278
- SC Male Population
- 148
- SC Female Population
- 130
- SC Population Share
- 15.96
- ST Population
- 32
- ST Male Population
- 15
- ST Female Population
- 17
- ST Population Share
- 1.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankh list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sankh. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankh include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 24.77 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 202.03 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankh include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- 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 Sankh include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankh is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 7 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankh show that net sown area is 691.65 hectares and irrigated land is 202.03 hectares (29.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 23.13
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 21.87 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 56.5 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 15.25 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16.47 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 691.65
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 489.62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 202.03
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankh
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.
- 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
- 130
- Banks in Matched Records
- 22
- Matched PINs
- 17
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 101 | 78% |
| CRM | 26 | 20% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 2 | 1.5% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 1 | 0.8% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 56 | 43% |
| Central Bank of India | 11 | 8.5% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 9 | 6.9% |
| Punjab National Bank | 7 | 5.4% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 6 | 4.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 480001 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | Adarsh Nagar Parasia Road Khasano.107/69, 108/69, 109/69, 107/27, 108/27, 109/27, 107/42, 108/42, 109/42, Shree Krishna… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 461441 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | Chhindwara, M. P Darbar Complex, Maharana Chowk, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 461441 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 480001 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | Chindwara 480 001 Axis Bank ATM Municipal Plot No15 Ward No5 Block No1 Gandhi Ganj Station Area Seoni Road, Chhindwara… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 480001 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | Opp Nahar Hospital C/O James Simon, Near Pankaj Cinema, Parasiya Road, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480001 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 480555 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | Dist. Chhindwara, M.P. Purana Bus Stand Damua, Purana Bus Stand Damua, Near Hotel Shiv, Tehshil -Junnar Dev, Chhindwara… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 480001 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | 106, Parasia Road Chhindwara, 480001, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480001 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 480001 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | Station Road, Chhindwara 10/65 Sanskar Near Gurudwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480001 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 480001 | Chhindwara | Chhindwara | Chhindwara (M + Og) | 455/56, Goleganj, Chhindwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480001 |
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 Sankh village in?
Sankh village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Sankh village in?
Sankh village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Sankh under?
Sankh comes under Chhindwara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankh?
The Census village code of Sankh is 494995.
What is the population of Sankh village?
The village record lists 1,742 people and 352 households for Sankh.
How many households are in Sankh village?
The village record lists 352 households for Sankh.
What is the male and female population of Sankh?
The record lists 897 male residents and 845 female residents for Sankh.
What is the sex ratio of Sankh village?
The sex ratio of Sankh is 942.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankh village?
The reported geographical area of Sankh is 849.64 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankh village?
The approximate population density of Sankh is 205.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankh?
The nearest town listed for Sankh is Chhindwara, about 20 km away.
How far is Sankh from the district headquarters?
Sankh is about 20 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankh from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankh is about 20 km from Chhindwara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankh?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Sankh.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankh?
For Sankh, net sown area is 691.65 hectares and irrigated land is 202.03 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankh?
The page shows 130 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankh. These records include 22 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sankh.