Sankharu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sankharu Village has a population of 2.26 k (2,261) with 1.16 k (1,155) males and 1.11 k (1,106) females.The sex ratio in Sankharu is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankharu Village is 253 (253) which is 11.19% of Sankharu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankharu Village is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sankharu village is listed as part of the Basudebpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bhadrak District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.26 k

Toatl Population

1.16 k

Male Population

1.11 k

Female Population

Sankharu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sankharu Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.50 k (2,504), indicating a 10.73% increased from Sankharu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 k, and the estimated female population is 1.23 k.

Sankharu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sankharu Village estimated population is projected to be 2.52 k (2,520), projecting a 11.42% increased from Sankharu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 k, and the estimated female population is 1.24 k.

Sankharu Literacy Rate

Sankharu Village has a literacy rate of 87.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankharu Village is 93.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankharu Village is 81.2 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankharu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.25 93.07 81.2
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 87.25 93.07 81.2

Sankharu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankharu Village is 361 (361) with 182 (182) males and 179 (179) females, which is 15.97% of Sankharu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sankharu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankharu Village is 28 (28) with 17 (17) males and 11 (11) females, which is 1.24% of Sankharu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 648 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankharu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 958
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 958

Sankharu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sankharu Village are 540 (540).

Sankharu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sankharu Village, there are about 768 (768) workers, making up nearly 33.97% of the Sankharu Village total population. Out of these, around 678 (678) are male workers, and about 90 (90) are female workers.

Sankharu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.50 k (2,504) 10.73%
2025 2.52 k (2,520) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 2.53 k (2,533) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 2.55 k (2,545) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 2.56 k (2,557) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 2.57 k (2,569) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 2.58 k (2,581) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 2.59 k (2,591) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 2.60 k (2,599) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 2.61 k (2,607) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 2.62 k (2,615) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 2.62 k (2,623) 16% 0.36 %
2036 2.63 k (2,632) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sankharu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.63 k (2,632), with a male population of 1.33 k (1,332) and a female population of 1.30 k (1,300). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Sankharu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Sankharu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Padhuan 6,945
2 Jireigadi 601
3 Damodarpur 0
4 Artung 2,246
5 Amajia 447
6 Damodarpur 0
7 Anatira 304
8 Kumarpur 3,156
9 Kantipur 370
10 Bhatapara 327

Sankharu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sankharu is 2.26 k (2,261).

The estimated population of Sankharu in 2024 is approximately 2.50 k (2,504).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sankharu is 361 (15.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28 (1.24%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankharu is 87.25%, with male literacy at 93.07% and female literacy at 81.2%.

The sex ratio in Sankharu is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Sankharu population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.