Indian Village Directory

Sankra Village

Sankra is an inhabited village in Indpur Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326787, the Census 2011 record lists 737 people in 172 households and the reported area is 398.21 hectares. The local references include Indpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bankura at about 28 km.

In short:

Sankra is a village in Indpur Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326787 and 737 people in 172 households.

Village Code326787
Population737
Households172
Area398.21 hectares
Nearest TownBankura

Detailed village profile

Sankra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 737 people, 398.21 hectares of reported area and Bankura as the nearest town reference for Sankra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Bankura
Block Indpur
CD Block Indpur
  • Sankra falls under Indpur Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 326787.
  • The record lists 737 people living in 172 households.
  • The reported village area is 398.21 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bankura.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Sankra
Census Village Code
326787
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Indpur
Sub-district Census Code
02360
CD Block
Indpur
Households
172
Population
737
Male Population
372
Female Population
365
Sex Ratio
981.18
Area
398.21 hectares
Area
3.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Bankura
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722136
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 185.08 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.28 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 87.38% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankra in the official administrative record. Census village code 326787 and Indpur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02360
Village Census Code
326787
CD Block Code
0207
CD Block Name
Indpur

Location and Distance

Bankura is the nearest town listed for Sankra, about 28 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Indpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5.2 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Bankura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town
Bankura
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
398.21 hectares
Area
3.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 737 people in 172 households, with 372 male residents and 365 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 87.38% and ST share is 0% for Sankra. Population density works out to about 185.08 people per sq km.

Total Households
172
Total Population
737
Male Population
372
Female Population
365
Sex Ratio
981.18
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
644
SC Male Population
328
SC Female Population
316
SC Population Share
87.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sankra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankra 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 Sankra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sankra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankra is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.25 hectares and irrigated land is 14.55 hectares (13.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
290.96
Net Area Sown In Hectares
107.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
92.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.55
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.55 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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 Sankra

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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 722136 Bankura Indpur Indpur Bangla Indpur Bangla More, Bankura, West Bengal, 722136

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 Sankra village located?

Sankra is in Indpur Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sankra village in?

Sankra village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Sankra village in?

Sankra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sankra under?

Sankra comes under Indpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankra?

The Census village code of Sankra is 326787.

What is the population of Sankra village?

The village record lists 737 people and 172 households for Sankra.

How many households are in Sankra village?

The village record lists 172 households for Sankra.

What is the male and female population of Sankra?

The record lists 372 male residents and 365 female residents for Sankra.

What is the sex ratio of Sankra village?

The sex ratio of Sankra is 981.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankra village?

The reported geographical area of Sankra is 398.21 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankra village?

The approximate population density of Sankra is 185.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankra?

The nearest town listed for Sankra is Bankura, about 28 km away.

How far is Sankra from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankra is about 5.2 km from Indpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sankra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankra.

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

For Sankra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.25 hectares and irrigated land is 14.55 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankra. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sankra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sankra.

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.