Where is Sankhla village located?
Sankhla is in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sankhla Village
Sankhla is an inhabited village in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 085956, the Census 2011 record lists 823 people in 129 households and the reported area is 10,434 hectares. The local references include Jaisalmer CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jaisalmer at about 65 km.
Village Code085956
Population823
Households129
Area10,434 hectares
Nearest TownJaisalmer
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankhla
- Census Village Code
- 085956
- State
- Rajasthan
- State Census Code
- 08
- District
- Jaisalmer
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jaisalmer
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00574
- CD Block
- Jaisalmer
- Households
- 129
- Population
- 823
- Male Population
- 454
- Female Population
- 369
- Sex Ratio
- 812.78
- Area
- 10,434 hectares
- Area
- 104.34 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jaisalmer
- Nearest Town Distance
- 65 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 345033
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankhla at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 823 people, 10,434 hectares of reported area and Jaisalmer as the nearest town reference for Sankhla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankhla falls under Jaisalmer Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
- The Census village code is 085956.
- The record lists 823 people living in 129 households.
- The reported village area is 10,434 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jaisalmer.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density7.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.38%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhla in the official administrative record. Census village code 085956 and Jaisalmer CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 08
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00574
- Village Census Code
- 085956
- CD Block Code
- 0120
- CD Block Name
- Jaisalmer
Location and Distance
Jaisalmer is the nearest town listed for Sankhla, about 65 km away. Jaisalmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 65 km
- District Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 65 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 65 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rajasthan
- Nearest Town
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 65 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 10,434 hectares
- Area
- 104.34 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 823 people in 129 households, with 454 male residents and 369 female residents. The average household size is 6.38, and SC share is 11.54% and ST share is 8.38% for Sankhla. Population density works out to about 7.89 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 129
- Total Population
- 823
- Male Population
- 454
- Female Population
- 369
- Sex Ratio
- 812.78
- Average Household Size
- 6.38
- SC Population
- 95
- SC Male Population
- 54
- SC Female Population
- 41
- SC Population Share
- 11.54
- ST Population
- 69
- ST Male Population
- 35
- ST Female Population
- 34
- ST Population Share
- 8.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankhla list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankhla include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1,380 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankhla include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sankhla include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankhla is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankhla show that reported agricultural commodities include Guar, Wheat and Sarson, net sown area is 6,984 hectares and irrigated land is 5,584.97 hectares (80% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Guar
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Sarson
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 2,070 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 6984.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,399.03 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5584.97
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 5,584.97 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankhla
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
- 2
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 50% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 345033 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Mohangarh | Mohangarh Jagdamba Complex, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345033 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 345033 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Mohangarh | Mohangarh, Jagdamba Complex, in Front of Petrol Pump, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345033 |
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 Sankhla village in?
Sankhla village is in Jaisalmer district.
Which state is Sankhla village in?
Sankhla village is in Rajasthan.
Which tehsil is Sankhla under?
Sankhla comes under Jaisalmer Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankhla?
The Census village code of Sankhla is 085956.
What is the population of Sankhla village?
The village record lists 823 people and 129 households for Sankhla.
How many households are in Sankhla village?
The village record lists 129 households for Sankhla.
What is the male and female population of Sankhla?
The record lists 454 male residents and 369 female residents for Sankhla.
What is the sex ratio of Sankhla village?
The sex ratio of Sankhla is 812.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankhla village?
The reported geographical area of Sankhla is 10,434 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankhla village?
The approximate population density of Sankhla is 7.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankhla?
The nearest town listed for Sankhla is Jaisalmer, about 65 km away.
How far is Sankhla from the district headquarters?
Sankhla is about 65 km from Jaisalmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankhla from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankhla is about 65 km from Jaisalmer, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankhla?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school for Sankhla.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankhla?
For Sankhla, reported agricultural commodities include Guar, Wheat and Sarson, net sown area is 6,984 hectares and irrigated land is 5,584.97 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankhla?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankhla. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sankhla.