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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shantilata Sahoo

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LGD code: 398031
Pincode: 754100
Population: 285
Households: 58
Literacy rate: 85.3%
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 97

Census 2011 · in context

How Sankhapur compares

By population, Sankhapur ranks #66 of 81 villages in Biridi mandal.

Literacy rate

85.3%

+7.7% vs mandal average

Sankhapur: 85.3%
Biridi mandal: 77.6%
Jagatsinghapur district: 78.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

979

+18 vs mandal average

Sankhapur: 979
Biridi mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.7 vs mandal average

Sankhapur: 4.9
Biridi mandal: 4.2

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

Key facts — Sankhapur

LGD code: 398031
Pincode: 754100
Population (Census 2011): 285
Population (projected 2026): 2,268
Households: 58
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 979
Literacy rate: 85.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Cuttack
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khandapada
Member of Parliament: Bhartruhari Mahtab
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dusmanta Kumar Swain
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shantilata Sahoo
Block / Mandal: Biridi

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 Jagatsinghapur district level

Then & Now

Sankhapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

285

Census 2011 baseline

+695.8%

Population · 2026

2,268

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 285Census 2011
Households: 58Census 2011
Literacy rate: 85.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2682026 proj. · +695.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jagatsinghapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jagatsinghapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jagatsinghapur 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 Sankhapur?

The pincode of Sankhapur, Biridi mandal, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha is 754100.

In which district is Sankhapur located?

Sankhapur is a village in Biridi mandal of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Sankhapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sankhapur village has a population of 285 across 58 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sankhapur?

The current sarpanch of Sankhapur gram panchayat is Shantilata Sahoo.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankhapur in?

Sankhapur falls under the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankhapur in?

Sankhapur falls under the Khandapada assembly constituency (AC #120) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Sankhapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sankhapur village is 85.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Sankhapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sankhapur village is 979 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankhapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sankhapur, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sankhapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sankhapur village is 398031.

How big is Sankhapur compared to other villages in Biridi mandal?

Sankhapur ranks 66 of 81 villages in Biridi mandal by Census 2011 population (285 residents).

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How big is Sankhapur compared to other villages in Biridi mandal?

Sankhapur on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sankhapur

What is the pincode of Sankhapur?

In which district is Sankhapur located?

What is the population of Sankhapur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sankhapur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankhapur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankhapur in?

What is the literacy rate in Sankhapur?

What is the sex ratio in Sankhapur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankhapur?

What is the LGD code of Sankhapur?

How big is Sankhapur compared to other villages in Biridi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sankhapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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