Where is Sankha village located?
Sankha is in Dharmasala Tahasil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sankha Village
Sankha is an inhabited village in Dharmasala Tahasil of Jajapur district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 401331, the Census 2011 record lists 449 people in 86 households and the reported area is 114 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Dharmasala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jajapur at about 60 km.
Village Code401331
Population449
Households86
Area114 hectares
Nearest TownJajapur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankha
- Census Village Code
- 401331
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Jajapur
- District Census Code
- 382
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dharmasala
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02979
- CD Block
- Dharmasala
- Gram Panchayat
- Mirzapur
- Households
- 86
- Population
- 449
- Male Population
- 231
- Female Population
- 218
- Sex Ratio
- 943.72
- Area
- 114 hectares
- Area
- 1.14 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jajapur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 60 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 755049
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 449 people, 114 hectares of reported area and Jajapur as the nearest town reference for Sankha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankha falls under Dharmasala Tahasil in Jajapur district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 401331.
- The record lists 449 people living in 86 households.
- The reported village area is 114 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jajapur.
- 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 Density393.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankha in the official administrative record. Census village code 401331, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Dharmasala CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 382
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02979
- Village Census Code
- 401331
- CD Block Code
- 0141
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 26
- CD Block Name
- Dharmasala
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mirzapur
Location and Distance
Jajapur is the nearest town listed for Sankha, about 60 km away. Jajapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dharmasala
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13 km
- District Headquarter
- Jajapur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jajapur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 60 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jajapur
- Distance within State/UT
- 60 km
- Nearest Town
- Jajapur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 60 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 114 hectares
- Area
- 1.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 449 people in 86 households, with 231 male residents and 218 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 43.88% and ST share is 0% for Sankha. Population density works out to about 393.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 86
- Total Population
- 449
- Male Population
- 231
- Female Population
- 218
- Sex Ratio
- 943.72
- Average Household Size
- 5.22
- SC Population
- 197
- SC Male Population
- 106
- SC Female Population
- 91
- SC Population Share
- 43.88
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankha 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankha 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankha 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
- Taxi
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- 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 Sankha 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 Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankha is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses and net sown area is 103.86 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pulses
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.01
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.13 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 103.86
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 103.86 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sankha village in?
Sankha village is in Jajapur district.
Which state is Sankha village in?
Sankha village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Sankha under?
Sankha comes under Dharmasala Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankha?
The Census village code of Sankha is 401331.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sankha under?
Sankha is listed under Mirzapur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dharmasala.
What is the population of Sankha village?
The village record lists 449 people and 86 households for Sankha.
How many households are in Sankha village?
The village record lists 86 households for Sankha.
What is the male and female population of Sankha?
The record lists 231 male residents and 218 female residents for Sankha.
What is the sex ratio of Sankha village?
The sex ratio of Sankha is 943.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankha village?
The reported geographical area of Sankha is 114 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankha village?
The approximate population density of Sankha is 393.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankha?
The nearest town listed for Sankha is Jajapur, about 60 km away.
How far is Sankha from the district headquarters?
Sankha is about 60 km from Jajapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankha from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankha is about 13 km from Dharmasala, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankha?
For Sankha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses and net sown area is 103.86 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sankha.