Santipur (Rv) - Mayabunder, North And Middle Andaman
Santipur (Rv) is a village situated in the Mayabunder taluka of North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 45 km from Mayabunder and around 45 km from Mayabunder. Swadeshnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santipur (Rv) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santipur (Rv) is 645317. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.04 hectares and falls under the 744201 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 200 km away.
Santipur (Rv) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Santipur (Rv)
According to the 2011 Census, Santipur (Rv) village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 579 males and 541 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.53%, with male literacy at 92.55% and female literacy at 82.14%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,120 | 579 | 541 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 134 | 69 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 863 | 472 | 391 |
| Illiterate Population | 257 | 107 | 150 |
Nearby Villages of Santipur (Rv)
Santipur (Rv) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Santipur (Rv)
Santipur (Rv) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Santipur (Rv) is about 200 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mayabunder to Santipur (Rv) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santipur (Rv)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santipur (Rv) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Santipur (Rv)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santipur (Rv) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santipur (Rv)
Where is Santipur (Rv) located?
Santipur (Rv) village is located in Mayabunder Taluka, North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santipur (Rv)?
The Gram Panchayat of Santipur (Rv) is Swadeshnagar.
What is the pincode of Santipur (Rv)?
The pincode of Santipur (Rv) is 744201.
What is the population of Santipur (Rv)?
Santipur (Rv) had a total population of 1,120, including 579 males and 541 females.
How many households are there in Santipur (Rv)?
Santipur (Rv) had 258 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santipur (Rv)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santipur (Rv) was 87.53%. Male literacy was 92.55% and female literacy was 82.14%.