Where is Sankar village located?
Sankar is in Pottangi Tahasil of Koraput district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sankar Village
Sankar is an inhabited village in Pottangi Tahasil of Koraput district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 430048, the Census 2011 record lists 879 people in 232 households and the reported area is 286 hectares. The local references include Pukali Gram Panchayat, Pottangi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jeypur at about 46 km.
Village Code430048
Population879
Households232
Area286 hectares
Nearest TownJeypur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankar
- Census Village Code
- 430048
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Koraput
- District Census Code
- 398
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pottangi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03218
- CD Block
- Pottangi
- Gram Panchayat
- Pukali
- Households
- 232
- Population
- 879
- Male Population
- 434
- Female Population
- 445
- Sex Ratio
- 1,025.35
- Area
- 286 hectares
- Area
- 2.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jeypur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 46 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 764039
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 879 people, 286 hectares of reported area and Jeypur as the nearest town reference for Sankar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankar falls under Pottangi Tahasil in Koraput district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 430048.
- The record lists 879 people living in 232 households.
- The reported village area is 286 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jeypur.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density307.34 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share78.38%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankar in the official administrative record. Census village code 430048, Pukali Gram Panchayat and Pottangi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 398
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03218
- Village Census Code
- 430048
- CD Block Code
- 0300
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 8
- CD Block Name
- Pottangi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pukali
Location and Distance
Jeypur is the nearest town listed for Sankar, about 46 km away. Koraput is listed as the district headquarters at about 63 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pottangi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Koraput
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 63 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jeypur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 46 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jeypur
- Distance within State/UT
- 46 km
- Nearest Town
- Jeypur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 46 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 286 hectares
- Area
- 2.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 879 people in 232 households, with 434 male residents and 445 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 78.38% for Sankar. Population density works out to about 307.34 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 232
- Total Population
- 879
- Male Population
- 434
- Female Population
- 445
- Sex Ratio
- 1,025.35
- Average Household Size
- 3.79
- ST Population
- 689
- ST Male Population
- 335
- ST Female Population
- 354
- ST Population Share
- 78.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankar list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sankar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankar include hand pump 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.33 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankar include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sankar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankar show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Vegetables and Paddy and net sown area is 238.06 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetables
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 18.94
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 8.87 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 17.72 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.07 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.01 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 238.06
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 238.06 hectares
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankar
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 764039 | Koraput | Pottangi | Pottangi | Near Sbi, Pattangi Branch Pottangi, Nh-26, Koraput, Koraput, Odisha, 764039 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 764039 | Koraput | Pottangi | Pottangi | Near Block Office Pottangi, Dist-Koraput, Koraput, Odisha, 764039 |
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 Sankar village in?
Sankar village is in Koraput district.
Which state is Sankar village in?
Sankar village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Sankar under?
Sankar comes under Pottangi Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankar?
The Census village code of Sankar is 430048.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sankar under?
Sankar is listed under Pukali Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pottangi.
What is the population of Sankar village?
The village record lists 879 people and 232 households for Sankar.
How many households are in Sankar village?
The village record lists 232 households for Sankar.
What is the male and female population of Sankar?
The record lists 434 male residents and 445 female residents for Sankar.
What is the sex ratio of Sankar village?
The sex ratio of Sankar is 1,025.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankar village?
The reported geographical area of Sankar is 286 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankar village?
The approximate population density of Sankar is 307.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankar?
The nearest town listed for Sankar is Jeypur, about 46 km away.
How far is Sankar from the district headquarters?
Sankar is about 63 km from Koraput, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankar is about 15 km from Pottangi, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sankar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankar?
For Sankar, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Vegetables and Paddy and net sown area is 238.06 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankar?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.