Where is Sankhua village located?
Sankhua is in Diamond Harbour - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
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Sankhua Village
Sankhua is an inhabited village in Diamond Harbour - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334456, the Census 2011 record lists 549 people in 122 households and the reported area is 48.12 hectares. The local references include Diamond Harbour - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Diamond Harbour at about 12 km.
Village Code334456
Population549
Households122
Area48.12 hectares
Nearest TownDiamond Harbour
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankhua
- Census Village Code
- 334456
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- South Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Diamond Harbour - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02427
- CD Block
- Diamond Harbour - II
- Households
- 122
- Population
- 549
- Male Population
- 280
- Female Population
- 269
- Sex Ratio
- 960.71
- Area
- 48.12 hectares
- Area
- 0.48 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Diamond Harbour
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743304
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankhua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 549 people, 48.12 hectares of reported area and Diamond Harbour as the nearest town reference for Sankhua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
StateWest Bengal
DistrictSouth Twenty Four Parganas
BlockDiamond Harbour - II
CD BlockDiamond Harbour - II
- Sankhua falls under Diamond Harbour - II Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 334456.
- The record lists 549 people living in 122 households.
- The reported village area is 48.12 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Diamond Harbour.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,140.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share79.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.36%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhua in the official administrative record. Census village code 334456 and Diamond Harbour - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02427
- Village Census Code
- 334456
- CD Block Code
- 0274
- CD Block Name
- Diamond Harbour - II
Location and Distance
Diamond Harbour is the nearest town listed for Sankhua, about 12 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 41.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sarisha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Alipore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Diamond Harbour
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Diamond Harbour
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 48.12 hectares
- Area
- 0.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 549 people in 122 households, with 280 male residents and 269 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 79.42% and ST share is 0.36% for Sankhua. Population density works out to about 1,140.9 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 122
- Total Population
- 549
- Male Population
- 280
- Female Population
- 269
- Sex Ratio
- 960.71
- Average Household Size
- 4.5
- SC Population
- 436
- SC Male Population
- 218
- SC Female Population
- 218
- SC Population Share
- 79.42
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.36
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankhua 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 Sankhua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankhua include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sankhua 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankhua is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankhua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares (44.4% 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
- 12.12
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 36.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 16.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 1 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sankhua village in?
Sankhua village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Sankhua village in?
Sankhua village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sankhua under?
Sankhua comes under Diamond Harbour - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankhua?
The Census village code of Sankhua is 334456.
What is the population of Sankhua village?
The village record lists 549 people and 122 households for Sankhua.
How many households are in Sankhua village?
The village record lists 122 households for Sankhua.
What is the male and female population of Sankhua?
The record lists 280 male residents and 269 female residents for Sankhua.
What is the sex ratio of Sankhua village?
The sex ratio of Sankhua is 960.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankhua village?
The reported geographical area of Sankhua is 48.12 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankhua village?
The approximate population density of Sankhua is 1,140.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankhua?
The nearest town listed for Sankhua is Diamond Harbour, about 12 km away.
How far is Sankhua from the district headquarters?
Sankhua is about 41.4 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankhua from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankhua is about 6 km from Sarisha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankhua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankhua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankhua?
For Sankhua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sankhua.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sankhua.