Santhua - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Santhua is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pogar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhua is 253069. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Santhua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Santhua

According to the 2011 Census, Santhua village had a total population of 1,139 people, including 604 males and 535 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Santhua

Santhua is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Santhua

Public transport in the Santhua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Santhua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Santhua is about 44 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 Santhua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santhua village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Santhua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santhua village are given below:

FAQs about Santhua