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Sankhani Village

Sankhani is an inhabited village in Pipariya Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487822, the Census 2011 record lists 92 people in 23 households and the reported area is 171.67 hectares. The local references include Pipariya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pipariya at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Sankhani is a village in Pipariya Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487822 and 92 people in 23 households.
Village Code487822
Population92
Households23
Area171.67 hectares
Nearest TownPipariya

Key Village Facts

Village
Sankhani
Census Village Code
487822
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pipariya
Sub-district Census Code
03618
CD Block
Pipariya
Households
23
Population
92
Male Population
43
Female Population
49
Sex Ratio
1,139.53
Area
171.67 hectares
Area
1.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sankhani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 92 people, 171.67 hectares of reported area and Pipariya as the nearest town reference for Sankhani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHoshangabad
Sub-districtPipariya
CD BlockPipariya
  • Sankhani falls under Pipariya Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487822.
  • The record lists 92 people living in 23 households.
  • The reported village area is 171.67 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pipariya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density53.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.17%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.43%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhani in the official administrative record. Census village code 487822 and Pipariya CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03618
Village Census Code
487822
CD Block Code
0201
CD Block Name
Pipariya

Location and Distance

Pipariya is the nearest town listed for Sankhani, about 14 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 86 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pipariya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
86 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
171.67 hectares
Area
1.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 92 people in 23 households, with 43 male residents and 49 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 2.17% and ST share is 5.43% for Sankhani. Population density works out to about 53.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
23
Total Population
92
Male Population
43
Female Population
49
Sex Ratio
1,139.53
Average Household Size
4.0
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
2.17
ST Population
5
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
5.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankhani include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.69 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sankhani 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
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 Sankhani include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankhani is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 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
8 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
4 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankhani show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 157.49 hectares and irrigated land is 154.29 hectares (98% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.08
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.82 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
157.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
154.29
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
154.29 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sankhani village located?

Sankhani is in Pipariya Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sankhani village in?

Sankhani village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Sankhani village in?

Sankhani village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sankhani under?

Sankhani comes under Pipariya Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankhani?

The Census village code of Sankhani is 487822.

What is the population of Sankhani village?

The village record lists 92 people and 23 households for Sankhani.

How many households are in Sankhani village?

The village record lists 23 households for Sankhani.

What is the male and female population of Sankhani?

The record lists 43 male residents and 49 female residents for Sankhani.

What is the sex ratio of Sankhani village?

The sex ratio of Sankhani is 1,139.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankhani village?

The reported geographical area of Sankhani is 171.67 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankhani village?

The approximate population density of Sankhani is 53.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankhani?

The nearest town listed for Sankhani is Pipariya, about 14 km away.

How far is Sankhani from the district headquarters?

Sankhani is about 86 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sankhani from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankhani is about 14 km from Pipariya, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Sankhani, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 157.49 hectares and irrigated land is 154.29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Sankhani.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sankhani.

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.