Sankhanad
Sankhanad is a revenue village in Labpur block, Birbhum district, West Bengal. It had a population of 308 in 74 households (Census 2011).
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308 souls. 74 homes.
Labpur block, Birbhum district, West Bengal.
Sankhanad today
- Brinjal₹6,450Bolpur APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Ginger(Dry)₹12,660Bolpur APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹10,960Bolpur APMC · 10 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Sankhanad, Labpur block, Birbhum!
Diwali 2026 in Sankhanad
West Bengal's official 2026 holiday list: Additional Day for Kali Puja on Monday 9 November 2026; Additional Day for Kali Puja on Tuesday 10 November 2026; Bhratridwitiya on Wednesday 11 November 2026; Day after Bhratridwitiya on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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Sankhanad at a glance
A small village by the standards of Labpur block, Sankhanad ranked 136th of 160 by population, with 308 people in 74 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 60.6%, below Birbhum district's 69.1% (Labpur block: 70.8%), while the sex ratio was 867 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 955. It falls under Labpur-Ii gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 731302. The village covers 140 hectares — about 1.4 km², or roughly 221 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Labhpur assembly constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Labpur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60424073 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Sankhanad is in the Labpur-Ii gram panchayat.
Other villages in Labpur-Ii
- Bhalas
- Phalgram
- Ghattor
- Chhota Goga
- Baragoga
- Puran Mahugram
- Kuniara
- Kamarmath
- Manpur
- Uttar Ishakpur
- Punna
- Dhandanga
- Raghabpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sankhanad compares
By population, Sankhanad ranks #136 of 160 inhabited villages in Labpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Sankhanad had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 731302
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 308Census 2011
- Male / female
- 165 / 143
- Households
- 74
- People per home
- 4.2
- Literacy rate
- 60.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 98
- Work participation
- 31.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Sankhanad on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal — not the exact site of Sankhanad. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Sankhanad · 23.8356° N, 87.8177° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Sankhanad
Sankhanad isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Labpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices649 in Birbhum district
- India Post Payments Bank
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Hospitals & clinics245 in Birbhum district
Clinic
Bolpur - Sriniketan Road, Bolpur
Clinic
70/2/1,Sriniketan Road,( North), Jambuni
Hospital
Near Bolpur Head Post Office, Bolpur, Bolpur Sriniketan Road
Schools & anganwadis5 in Birbhum district
- Bolpur Girls High School
School
- Bolpur High School
School
Colleges & universities9 in Birbhum district
Coaching / training institute
Nepal Road, Amro-Kunja, Bolpur
- Cheena Bhavana building
Coaching / training institute
- Cheena Bhavana building
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations2 in Birbhum district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Birbhum district
- Bopur-Sriniketan BDO Office
Block / Mandal Parishad office
Temples10 in Birbhum district
Temple
Labhpur
Temple
Churches1 in Birbhum district
Mosques4 in Birbhum district
Other places of worship3 in Birbhum district
Transport47 in Birbhum district
- Bolpur Bustand
Bus station
- Chitra Petrolpump
Petrol pump
1, Bolpur - Sriniketan Road, Bolpur, Birbhum
- Indian Oil
Petrol pump
Agriculture services1 in Birbhum district
Community places9 in Birbhum district
- Gour Prangana
Park
- Old Mela Ground
Park
- School Bagan Durga Mandir and park
Park
Durga Mandir, School Bagan, Bolpur
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People often ask about Sankhanad
Where is Sankhanad located?
Sankhanad is a village in Labpur block of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Sankhanad in?
Sankhanad is in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Sankhanad belong to?
Sankhanad comes under the Labpur-Ii gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sankhanad?
The pincode of Sankhanad, Labpur, Birbhum is 731302.
What is the population of Sankhanad?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhanad had a population of 308 (165 males and 143 females).
How many households are there in Sankhanad?
Sankhanad had 74 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sankhanad?
Sankhanad covers about 140 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sankhanad?
The literacy rate of Sankhanad was 60.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sankhanad?
Sankhanad had 867 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankhanad in?
Sankhanad is in the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sankhanad?
Asit Kumar Mal (All India Trinamool Congress) won the Bolpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sankhanad, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sankhanad in?
Sankhanad is in the Labhpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sankhanad?
Debasis Ojha (Haku Da) (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Labhpur assembly seat, which includes Sankhanad, in 2026.
Which development block is Sankhanad in?
Sankhanad is in the Labpur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sankhanad?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sankhanad is 317542 and its Census 2011 village code is 317542.
Which villages are near Sankhanad?
Villages near Sankhanad include Labhpur (CT) (about 3 km), Bipratikuri (about 8.5 km), Daskalgram (about 15 km), Barwan (about 16 km), Rayen (about 17 km).
What is the population of Sankhanad in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sankhanad's Census 2011 population of 308 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 340 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sankhanad?
The sarpanch of Sankhanad has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
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- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 15.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Birbhum district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bolpur APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,450 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sainthia APMC | 6,200 | 6,400 | 6,300 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Birbhum APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,460 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Ginger(Dry) · Big/Thick | Bolpur APMC | 12,600 | 12,700 | 12,660 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Birbhum APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,950 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Bolpur APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,960 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Sainthia APMC | 12,800 | 12,900 | 12,870 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Birbhum APMC | 18,900 | 19,000 | 18,950 | 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sankhanad's shops. Best mandi price near Sankhanad →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal).
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