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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAHDEV KISKU

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LGD code: 371240
Pincode: 814148
Population: 277
Households: 69
Literacy rate: 35.4%
Sex ratio: 910 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 108

Census 2011 · in context

How Sankakandar compares

By population, Sankakandar ranks #122 of 217 villages in Ranishwar mandal.

Literacy rate

35.4%

−15.5% vs mandal average

Sankakandar: 35.4%
Ranishwar mandal: 50.9%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

910

−79 vs mandal average

Sankakandar: 910
Ranishwar mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.5 vs mandal average

Sankakandar: 4.0
Ranishwar mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sankakandar

LGD code: 371240
Pincode: 814148
Population (Census 2011): 277
Population (projected 2026): 327
Households: 69
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 910
Literacy rate: 35.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAHDEV KISKU
Block / Mandal: Ranishwar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dumka district level

Then & Now

Sankakandar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

277

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

327

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 277Census 2011
Households: 69Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 910 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3272026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 81

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dumka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dumka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dumka district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Sankakandar?

The pincode of Sankakandar, Ranishwar mandal, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814148.

In which district is Sankakandar located?

Sankakandar is a village in Ranishwar mandal of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Sankakandar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sankakandar village has a population of 277 across 69 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sankakandar?

The current sarpanch of Sankakandar gram panchayat is SAHDEV KISKU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankakandar in?

Sankakandar falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankakandar in?

Sankakandar falls under the Nala assembly constituency (AC #8) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sankakandar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sankakandar village is 35.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Sankakandar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sankakandar village is 910 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankakandar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sankakandar, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sankakandar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sankakandar village is 371240.

How big is Sankakandar compared to other villages in Ranishwar mandal?

Sankakandar ranks 122 of 217 villages in Ranishwar mandal by Census 2011 population (277 residents).

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What is the pincode of Sankakandar?

In which district is Sankakandar located?

What is the population of Sankakandar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sankakandar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankakandar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankakandar in?

What is the literacy rate in Sankakandar?

What is the sex ratio in Sankakandar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankakandar?

What is the LGD code of Sankakandar?

How big is Sankakandar compared to other villages in Ranishwar mandal?

Sankakandar on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sankakandar

What is the pincode of Sankakandar?

In which district is Sankakandar located?

What is the population of Sankakandar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sankakandar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankakandar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankakandar in?

What is the literacy rate in Sankakandar?

What is the sex ratio in Sankakandar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankakandar?

What is the LGD code of Sankakandar?

How big is Sankakandar compared to other villages in Ranishwar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sankakandar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Sankakandar

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