Sankari, West Bengal Explained

Sankari
Other Name:Basudebpur
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India West Bengal#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates:23.1912°N 87.782°W
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Bengal
Government Type:West Bengal gov.
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:4,776
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Bengali, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:713424
Iso Code:IN-WB

Sankari is a village in Khandaghosh CD block in Bardhaman Sadar South subdivision of the Purba Bardhaman district in West Bengal, India.

Geography

There are four paras (neighbourhoods) in the village. There are five big and some small ponds. Sankari used to be called Basudebpur; its current name reflects the village's temple of Sankari goddess. Khudkuri is a neighbouring village. It is 15 km away from Burdwan.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India Shankrai had a total population of 4,776 of which 2,436 (51%) were males and 2,340 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 500. The total number of literates in Shankrai was 3,228 (75.49% of the population over 6 years).[1]

Education

Sankrai Primary School, a coeducational institution, is affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.[2] It is also affiliated with West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.[3]

Healthcare

There is a primary health centre at Khudkuri, PO Sankrai (with 4 beds), located nearby.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables . West Bengal – District-wise . Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India . 20 March 2017 .
  2. Web site: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . Burdwan. WBBSE . 29 January 2019.
  3. Web site: West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Budwan . WBCHSE . 29 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Health & Family Welfare Department . Health Statistics . Government of West Bengal . 29 January 2019.