Indian Village Directory

Sankara Village

Sankara is an inhabited village in Talasara Tahasil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 384050, the Census 2011 record lists 1,742 people in 446 households and the reported area is 743 hectares. The local references include Tumlia Gram Panchayat, Balisankara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundargarh at about 36 km.

In short:

Sankara is a village in Talasara Tahasil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 384050 and 1,742 people in 446 households.

Village Code384050
Population1,742
Households446
Area743 hectares
Nearest TownSundargarh

Detailed village profile

Sankara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,742 people, 743 hectares of reported area and Sundargarh as the nearest town reference for Sankara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Sundargarh
Tahasil Talasara
CD Block Balisankara
Gram Panchayat Tumlia
  • Sankara falls under Talasara Tahasil in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 384050.
  • The record lists 1,742 people living in 446 households.
  • The reported village area is 743 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sundargarh.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sankara
Census Village Code
384050
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Sundargarh
District Census Code
374
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Talasara
Sub-district Census Code
02811
CD Block
Balisankara
Gram Panchayat
Tumlia
Households
446
Population
1,742
Male Population
857
Female Population
885
Sex Ratio
1,032.67
Area
743 hectares
Area
7.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundargarh
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
770014
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 234.45 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.79% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 54.94% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 53.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankara in the official administrative record. Census village code 384050, Tumlia Gram Panchayat and Balisankara CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
374
Sub-district Census Code
02811
Village Census Code
384050
CD Block Code
0033
Gram Panchayat Code
5
CD Block Name
Balisankara
Gram Panchayat Name
Tumlia

Location and Distance

Sundargarh is the nearest town listed for Sankara, about 36 km away. Sundargarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Talasara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Sundargarh
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundargarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sundargarh
Distance within State/UT
36 km
Nearest Town
Sundargarh
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
743 hectares
Area
7.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,742 people in 446 households, with 857 male residents and 885 female residents. The average household size is 3.91, and SC share is 15.79% and ST share is 54.94% for Sankara. Population density works out to about 234.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
446
Total Population
1,742
Male Population
857
Female Population
885
Sex Ratio
1,032.67
Average Household Size
3.91
SC Population
275
SC Male Population
129
SC Female Population
146
SC Population Share
15.79
ST Population
957
ST Male Population
476
ST Female Population
481
ST Population Share
54.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sankara list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankara 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.53 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sankara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Sankara 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankara is reported as 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ground Nuts, net sown area is 470.26 hectares and irrigated land is 251.54 hectares (53.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nuts
Forest Area In Hectares
59.11 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
138.23
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
11.22 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
52.98 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
470.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
218.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
251.54
Canals Area In Hectares
251.54 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankara

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 770014 Sundargarh Talasara Subdega Sundargarh Subdega, Teh.sundargarh, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770014
State Bank of India CRM 770014 Sundargarh Talasara Subdega Sundargarh Subdega, Teh.sundargarh, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770014

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 Sankara village located?

Sankara is in Talasara Tahasil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Sankara village in?

Sankara village is in Sundargarh district.

Which state is Sankara village in?

Sankara village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Sankara under?

Sankara comes under Talasara Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankara?

The Census village code of Sankara is 384050.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sankara under?

Sankara is listed under Tumlia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balisankara.

What is the population of Sankara village?

The village record lists 1,742 people and 446 households for Sankara.

How many households are in Sankara village?

The village record lists 446 households for Sankara.

What is the male and female population of Sankara?

The record lists 857 male residents and 885 female residents for Sankara.

What is the sex ratio of Sankara village?

The sex ratio of Sankara is 1,032.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankara village?

The reported geographical area of Sankara is 743 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankara village?

The approximate population density of Sankara is 234.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankara?

The nearest town listed for Sankara is Sundargarh, about 36 km away.

How far is Sankara from the district headquarters?

Sankara is about 35 km from Sundargarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sankara from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankara is about 5 km from Talasara, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sankara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sankara.

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

For Sankara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ground Nuts, net sown area is 470.26 hectares and irrigated land is 251.54 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankara?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankara. These records include 1 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.