Santipur - Sarupathar, Golaghat
Santipur is a village situated in the Sarupathar subdivision of Golaghat district, Assam. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarupathar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Golaghat. Silonijan serves as the Gaon Panchayat for Santipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santipur is 294974. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.26 hectares and falls under the 785601 pincode. Sarupathar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Santipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.
Population of Santipur
According to the 2011 Census, Santipur village had a total population of 510 people, including 268 males and 242 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 | 510 | 268 | 242 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 340 | 205 | 135 |
| Illiterate Population | 170 | 63 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Santipur
Santipur 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
Public transport in the Santipur is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarupathar to Santipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Golaghat to Santipur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santipur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santipur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Santipur
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 village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Santipur
Where is Santipur located?
Santipur village is located in Sarupathar Subdivision, Golaghat district, Assam, India.
What is the Gaon Panchayat of Santipur?
The Gaon Panchayat of Santipur is Silonijan.
What is the pincode of Santipur?
The pincode of Santipur is 785601.
What is the population of Santipur?
Santipur had a total population of 510, including 268 males and 242 females.
How many households are there in Santipur?
Santipur had 96 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santipur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santipur was 75.56%. Male literacy was 86.50% and female literacy was 63.38%.