Sankarpur Village
Sankarpur is a revenue village in Meherma block, Godda district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 2,703 in 561 households (Census 2011).
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2,703 souls. 561 homes.
Meherma block, Godda district, Jharkhand.
Sankarpur today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,900Bhagalpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bitter gourd₹2,300Bhagalpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹2,000Bihpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Sankarpur at a glance
Sankarpur is one of the larger villages of Meherma block — 13th of 144 by population, with 2,703 people in 561 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 62.9%, above Godda district's 55.1% (Meherma block: 56.0%), while the sex ratio was 910 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 940. It falls under Shankarpur gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 814160. The village covers 237 hectares — about 2.4 km², or roughly 1,141 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Beldara Chak, about 0.7 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Meharma Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 21 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
- Height
- about 52 m above sea level At Sankarpur's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Sankarpur is in the Shankarpur gram panchayat.
Other villages in Shankarpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sankarpur compares
By population, Sankarpur ranks #13 of 144 inhabited villages in Meherma block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Sankarpur ranks
| Ranked by | Sankarpur | In Godda district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,703 | 66 of 1,659 (tied) | 1,397 of 29,393 (tied)above 95% | 452 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 561 | 50 of 1,659 | 1,096 of 29,393 (tied)above 96% | 91 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 62.9% | 393 of 1,659 | 11,986 of 29,393 (tied)above 59% | 51.1% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 910 per 1,000 males | 1,092 of 1,657 (tied) | 22,241 of 29,372 (tied)above 24% | 945 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.82 per household | 994 of 1,659 (tied) | 20,654 of 29,393 (tied)above 29% | 4.99 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,140.5 per km² | 399 of 1,634 | 2,803 of 29,278above 90% | 543.6 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 33.0% | 1,352 of 1,659 (tied) | 23,291 of 29,393 (tied)above 21% | 47.3% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Sankarpur
In Godda district
- Chanda And ChandoThakurgangti, Godda2,544 people · 62.6% literate · 890 per 1,000 · 4.84 per householdCompare →
- DighiThakurgangti, Godda2,793 people · 59.3% literate · 906 per 1,000 · 4.89 per householdCompare →
- ChapriThakurgangti, Godda2,897 people · 61.1% literate · 898 per 1,000 · 5.00 per householdCompare →
- GhatkurwaPathargama, Godda2,509 people · 59.6% literate · 917 per 1,000 · 4.95 per householdCompare →
- Banka GhatGodda, Godda3,092 people · 59.6% literate · 925 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- GaichhanaJaridih, Bokaro2,689 people · 62.1% literate · 903 per 1,000 · 4.92 per householdCompare →
- ChandoPeterwar, Bokaro2,637 people · 64.0% literate · 898 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
- PhudkipurUdhwa, Sahebganj2,598 people · 65.4% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 4.78 per householdCompare →
- JataGarhwa, Garhwa3,233 people · 62.5% literate · 919 per 1,000 · 4.80 per householdCompare →
- ChhatarpurGarhwa, Garhwa3,213 people · 61.0% literate · 918 per 1,000 · 4.77 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Sankarpur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not 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 814160
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View all 212 →Sankarpur — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), 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
- 2,703Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,415 / 1,288
- Households
- 561
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 62.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 893
- Work participation
- 33.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Sankarpur on the map
Sankarpur · 25.2047° N, 87.3782° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Sankarpur's map location inside the constituency boundary. 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, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postNearest services to Sankarpur
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Sankarpur's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeIshipur Post Office · 1.7 km (straight line) · PIN 813206 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 10 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCMeharma Hospital · 900 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Sankarpur
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Meharma Hospital · Hospital900 m away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- What you can look up
- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
- Run by
- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
Link checked 12 Nov 2026 · jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in/ · We store nothing from the portal; the link opens the government site in a new tab. The portal differs by state; this is the one for Jharkhand.
Essential services & places near Sankarpur
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Sankarpur's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices296 in Godda district
Post office · 1.7 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 6.2 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics140 in Godda district
Hospital · 900 m away (straight line)
Meharma, Banodha
Hospital · 1.1 km away (straight line)
Barahat Ishipur
Primary / community health centre · 2.4 km away (straight line)
Badluganj
Schools & anganwadis1 in Godda district
Colleges & universities
- Bihar Agricultural University
University · 33 km away (straight line)
Bhagalpur
- Government Engineering College (Polytechnic)
University · 62 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations
Fire station · 39 km away (straight line)
84, malik khanjarpur
Revenue & panchayat offices
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 99 km away (straight line)
Temples3 in Godda district
Transport14 in Godda district
- Lakshmipur Bhorang
Railway station · 9.5 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 10 km away (straight line)
- Pirpainti
Railway station · 10 km away (straight line)
All places in Meherma block (20) →Places of worship in Sankarpur →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Sankarpur
Where is Sankarpur located?
Sankarpur is a village in Meherma block of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Sankarpur in?
Sankarpur is in Godda district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Sankarpur belong to?
Sankarpur comes under the Shankarpur gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sankarpur?
The pincode of Sankarpur, Meherma, Godda is 814160.
What is the population of Sankarpur?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankarpur had a population of 2,703 (1,415 males and 1,288 females).
How many households are there in Sankarpur?
Sankarpur had 561 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sankarpur?
Sankarpur covers about 237 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sankarpur?
The literacy rate of Sankarpur was 62.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sankarpur?
Sankarpur had 910 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankarpur in?
Sankarpur is in the Godda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sankarpur?
Nishikant Dubey (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Godda Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sankarpur, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sankarpur in?
Sankarpur is in the Mahagama assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sankarpur?
Deepika Pandey Singh (Indian National Congress) won the Mahagama assembly seat, which includes Sankarpur, in 2024.
Which development block is Sankarpur in?
Sankarpur is in the Meharma development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sankarpur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sankarpur is 355641 and its Census 2011 village code is 355641.
Which villages are near Sankarpur?
Villages near Sankarpur include Beldara Chak (0.7 km), Amjora Firozganj (0.7 km), Banodha (1.0 km), Mehrma (1.2 km), Bara (1.3 km).
What is the population of Sankarpur in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sankarpur's Census 2011 population of 2,703 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,360 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sankarpur?
The sarpanch of Sankarpur 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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What do you need to find near Sankarpur?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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: 8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Godda district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Bhagalpur APMC, Bihpur APMC, Bhagalpur district — about 27 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhagalpur APMC | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Bhagalpur APMC | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Bihpur APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bihpur APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Bihpur APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) | Bhagalpur APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Bihpur APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Hybrid | Bhagalpur APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 13 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 Sankarpur's shops. Best mandi price near Sankarpur →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026