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Sankota Village

Sankota is an inhabited village in Dharampuri Sub-district of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 475846, the Census 2011 record lists 1,251 people in 248 households and the reported area is 135.53 hectares. The local references include Dharampuri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhamnod at about 9 km.

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Quick answer: Sankota is a village in Dharampuri Sub-district, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 475846 and 1,251 people in 248 households.
Village Code475846
Population1,251
Households248
Area135.53 hectares
Nearest TownDhamnod

Key Village Facts

Village
Sankota
Census Village Code
475846
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Dhar
District Census Code
438
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dharampuri
Sub-district Census Code
03539
CD Block
Dharampuri
Households
248
Population
1,251
Male Population
657
Female Population
594
Sex Ratio
904.11
Area
135.53 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhamnod
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sankota at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,251 people, 135.53 hectares of reported area and Dhamnod as the nearest town reference for Sankota, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDhar
Sub-districtDharampuri
CD BlockDharampuri
  • Sankota falls under Dharampuri Sub-district in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 475846.
  • The record lists 1,251 people living in 248 households.
  • The reported village area is 135.53 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dhamnod.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density923.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.96%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankota in the official administrative record. Census village code 475846 and Dharampuri CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
438
Sub-district Census Code
03539
Village Census Code
475846
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Dharampuri

Location and Distance

Dhamnod is the nearest town listed for Sankota, about 9 km away. Dhar is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dharampuri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Dhar
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhamnod
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Dhamnod
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
135.53 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,251 people in 248 households, with 657 male residents and 594 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 0.56% and ST share is 98.96% for Sankota. Population density works out to about 923.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
248
Total Population
1,251
Male Population
657
Female Population
594
Sex Ratio
904.11
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
0.56
ST Population
1,238
ST Male Population
651
ST Female Population
587
ST Population Share
98.96
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sankota list 2 government primary schools and 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankota 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 in Summer
Available
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23.36 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sankota include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sankota include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankota is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankota show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Cotton and Wheat, net sown area is 95.32 hectares and irrigated land is 85.72 hectares (89.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
34.47 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4.42 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
85.72
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
62.36 hectares

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankota

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
28
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 15 54%
CRM 13 46%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 32%
Bank of Baroda 3 11%
Bank of India 3 11%
Central Bank of India 2 7.1%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 7.1%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 454552 Dhar Dharampuri Dhamnod (Np) Ajanta Lodge, Dhamnod Road Maheshwar, 451224 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454552
Bank of India ATM 454449 Dhar Dharampuri Dharampuri (Np) Khalghat Manawa Road at Khalghat Manawa Road Dharampuri, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454449
Central Bank of India ATM 454522 Dhar Dharampuri Dhamnod (Np) Dhamnod A. B. Road, Dhamnod, 454522, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454522
State Bank of India ATM 451660 Dhar Dharampuri Dharampuri (Np) Old Ab Road Nimrani, Old Ab Road Nimrani, Old Ab Road Nimrani, Kasrawad, Nimrani, Khargon, Madhya Pradesh - 451660 Old…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 454552 Dhar Dharampuri Dhamnod (Np) Dhamnod, Dhar Idbi Bank Ltd, Old A. B Road, Near Maheswar Faatta, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454552
Punjab National Bank ATM 454552 Dhar Dharampuri Dhamnod (Np) Old Ab Road House No.7 Dhamnod, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454552
Bank of Baroda ATM 454552 Dhar Dharampuri Dhamnod (Np) A B Road Harihar Plaza, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454552
Bank of India ATM 454552 Dhar Dharampuri Dhamnod (Np) Near Maheswar Phata Mangal Nagar, Dhamnod, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, 454552

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 Sankota village located?

Sankota is in Dharampuri Sub-district of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sankota village in?

Sankota village is in Dhar district.

Which state is Sankota village in?

Sankota village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sankota under?

Sankota comes under Dharampuri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankota?

The Census village code of Sankota is 475846.

What is the population of Sankota village?

The village record lists 1,251 people and 248 households for Sankota.

How many households are in Sankota village?

The village record lists 248 households for Sankota.

What is the male and female population of Sankota?

The record lists 657 male residents and 594 female residents for Sankota.

What is the sex ratio of Sankota village?

The sex ratio of Sankota is 904.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankota village?

The reported geographical area of Sankota is 135.53 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankota village?

The approximate population density of Sankota is 923.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankota?

The nearest town listed for Sankota is Dhamnod, about 9 km away.

How far is Sankota from the district headquarters?

Sankota is about 50 km from Dhar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sankota from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankota is about 30 km from Dharampuri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sankota?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sankota.

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

For Sankota, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Cotton and Wheat, net sown area is 95.32 hectares and irrigated land is 85.72 hectares.

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

The page shows 28 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankota. These records include 12 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 Sankota.

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.