Indian Village Directory
Sankhala Village
Sankhala is an inhabited village in Dhama Tahasil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 382222, the Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 153 households and the reported area is 191 hectares. The local references include Sahaspur Gram Panchayat, Maneswar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sambalpur at about 23 km.
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Quick answer: Sankhala is a village in Dhama Tahasil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 382222 and 625 people in 153 households.
Village Code382222
Population625
Households153
Area191 hectares
Nearest TownSambalpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankhala
- Census Village Code
- 382222
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Sambalpur
- District Census Code
- 372
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dhama
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02795
- CD Block
- Maneswar
- Gram Panchayat
- Sahaspur
- Households
- 153
- Population
- 625
- Male Population
- 317
- Female Population
- 308
- Sex Ratio
- 971.61
- Area
- 191 hectares
- Area
- 1.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sambalpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 23 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 768113
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankhala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 625 people, 191 hectares of reported area and Sambalpur as the nearest town reference for Sankhala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockManeswar
Gram PanchayatSahaspur
- Sankhala falls under Dhama Tahasil in Sambalpur district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 382222.
- The record lists 625 people living in 153 households.
- The reported village area is 191 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sambalpur.
- 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 Density327.23 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share71.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhala in the official administrative record. Census village code 382222, Sahaspur Gram Panchayat and Maneswar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 372
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02795
- Village Census Code
- 382222
- CD Block Code
- 0023
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 10
- CD Block Name
- Maneswar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sahaspur
Location and Distance
Sambalpur is the nearest town listed for Sankhala, about 23 km away. Sambalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dhama
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Sambalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 23 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sambalpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 23 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sambalpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 23 km
- Nearest Town
- Sambalpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 23 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 191 hectares
- Area
- 1.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 153 households, with 317 male residents and 308 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 71.68% and ST share is 8% for Sankhala. Population density works out to about 327.23 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 153
- Total Population
- 625
- Male Population
- 317
- Female Population
- 308
- Sex Ratio
- 971.61
- Average Household Size
- 4.08
- SC Population
- 448
- SC Male Population
- 226
- SC Female Population
- 222
- SC Population Share
- 71.68
- ST Population
- 50
- ST Male Population
- 28
- ST Female Population
- 22
- ST Population Share
- 8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankhala 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sankhala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankhala 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
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankhala 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
- Tractors
- 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 Sankhala include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankhala is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 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
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankhala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mustard, net sown area is 153.34 hectares and irrigated land is 107.7 hectares (70.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mustard
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 5.33 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 24.11
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 8.22 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 153.34
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 45.64 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 107.7
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 107.7 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 Sankhala
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
- 2
- 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 summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
2 |
67% |
| CRM |
1 |
33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
2 |
67% |
| Axis Bank Limited |
1 |
33% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
768113 |
Sambalpur |
Dhama |
Dhama |
Sambalpur Dhama, Sambalpur, Odisha, 768113 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
CRM |
768113 |
Sambalpur |
Dhama |
Huma |
Po Ps Dhama, Dist Sambalpur, Odisha, Pincode 768113 Ground Floor Huma Chowk, in Front of Huma GP Building Near Indane G… |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
768113 |
Sambalpur |
Dhama |
Sahaspur |
Dhama Sahaspur, Sambalpur, Odisha, 768113 |
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 Sankhala village located?
Sankhala is in Dhama Tahasil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India.
Which district is Sankhala village in?
Sankhala village is in Sambalpur district.
Which state is Sankhala village in?
Sankhala village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Sankhala under?
Sankhala comes under Dhama Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankhala?
The Census village code of Sankhala is 382222.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sankhala under?
Sankhala is listed under Sahaspur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Maneswar.
What is the population of Sankhala village?
The village record lists 625 people and 153 households for Sankhala.
How many households are in Sankhala village?
The village record lists 153 households for Sankhala.
What is the male and female population of Sankhala?
The record lists 317 male residents and 308 female residents for Sankhala.
What is the sex ratio of Sankhala village?
The sex ratio of Sankhala is 971.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankhala village?
The reported geographical area of Sankhala is 191 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankhala village?
The approximate population density of Sankhala is 327.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankhala?
The nearest town listed for Sankhala is Sambalpur, about 23 km away.
How far is Sankhala from the district headquarters?
Sankhala is about 23 km from Sambalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankhala from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankhala is about 16 km from Dhama, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankhala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankhala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankhala?
For Sankhala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mustard, net sown area is 153.34 hectares and irrigated land is 107.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankhala?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankhala. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.