Santipur - Dimow, Sivasagar
Santipur is a village situated in the Dimow subdivision of Sivasagar district, Assam. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dimow and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sivasagar. Maharani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santipur is 292460. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.93 hectares and falls under the 785662 pincode. Sibsagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Santipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Demow Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jorhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santipur
According to the 2011 Census, Santipur village had a total population of 396 people, including 206 males and 190 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.09%, with male literacy at 90.45% and female literacy at 81.44%.
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 | 396 | 206 | 190 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 297 | 161 | 136 |
| Illiterate Population | 99 | 45 | 54 |
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
Santipur 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 >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sibsagar to Santipur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sivasagar to Santipur is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 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 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Santipur
Where is Santipur located?
Santipur village is located in Dimow Subdivision, Sivasagar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santipur is Maharani.
What is the pincode of Santipur?
The pincode of Santipur is 785662.
What is the population of Santipur?
Santipur had a total population of 396, including 206 males and 190 females.
How many households are there in Santipur?
Santipur had 82 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santipur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santipur was 86.09%. Male literacy was 90.45% and female literacy was 81.44%.