Indian Village Directory

Sankheda Village

Sankheda is an inhabited village in Itarsi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487305, the Census 2011 record lists 3,530 people in 707 households and the reported area is 954.8 hectares. The local references include Kesala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Itarsi at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Sankheda is a village in Itarsi Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487305 and 3,530 people in 707 households.
Village Code487305
Population3,530
Households707
Area954.8 hectares
Nearest TownItarsi

Key Village Facts

Village
Sankheda
Census Village Code
487305
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Itarsi
Sub-district Census Code
03613
CD Block
Kesala
Households
707
Population
3,530
Male Population
1,838
Female Population
1,692
Sex Ratio
920.57
Area
954.8 hectares
Area
9.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Itarsi
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sankheda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,530 people, 954.8 hectares of reported area and Itarsi as the nearest town reference for Sankheda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHoshangabad
Sub-districtItarsi
CD BlockKesala
  • Sankheda falls under Itarsi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487305.
  • The record lists 3,530 people living in 707 households.
  • The reported village area is 954.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Itarsi.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density369.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share10.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankheda in the official administrative record. Census village code 487305 and Kesala CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03613
Village Census Code
487305
CD Block Code
0197
CD Block Name
Kesala

Location and Distance

Itarsi is the nearest town listed for Sankheda, about 7 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Itarsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Itarsi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Itarsi
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
954.8 hectares
Area
9.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,530 people in 707 households, with 1,838 male residents and 1,692 female residents. The average household size is 4.99, and SC share is 14.87% and ST share is 10.28% for Sankheda. Population density works out to about 369.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
707
Total Population
3,530
Male Population
1,838
Female Population
1,692
Sex Ratio
920.57
Average Household Size
4.99
SC Population
525
SC Male Population
276
SC Female Population
249
SC Population Share
14.87
ST Population
363
ST Male Population
187
ST Female Population
176
ST Population Share
10.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sankheda list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
2
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 Sankheda. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankheda 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
18.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
33.18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Sankheda include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankheda is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 12 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankheda show that net sown area is 789.82 hectares and irrigated land is 778.46 hectares (98.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.9
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
104.88 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.16 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.18 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
13.16 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
789.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
778.46
Canals Area In Hectares
714.32 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30.96 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sankheda village located?

Sankheda is in Itarsi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sankheda village in?

Sankheda village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Sankheda village in?

Sankheda village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sankheda under?

Sankheda comes under Itarsi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankheda?

The Census village code of Sankheda is 487305.

What is the population of Sankheda village?

The village record lists 3,530 people and 707 households for Sankheda.

How many households are in Sankheda village?

The village record lists 707 households for Sankheda.

What is the male and female population of Sankheda?

The record lists 1,838 male residents and 1,692 female residents for Sankheda.

What is the sex ratio of Sankheda village?

The sex ratio of Sankheda is 920.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankheda village?

The reported geographical area of Sankheda is 954.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankheda village?

The approximate population density of Sankheda is 369.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankheda?

The nearest town listed for Sankheda is Itarsi, about 7 km away.

How far is Sankheda from the district headquarters?

Sankheda is about 25 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sankheda from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankheda is about 7 km from Itarsi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sankheda?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Sankheda.

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

For Sankheda, net sown area is 789.82 hectares and irrigated land is 778.46 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sankheda.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sankheda.

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.