Santha

Santha is a village located in Kochadhamin subdivision of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Kochadhamin (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Kishanganj. As per 2009 stats, Sontha is the gram panchayat of Santha village.

Santha has its own place in the vibrant Kishanganj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Santha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santha is 222859. The village spans a total geographical area of 751.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 855115. Kishanganj is nearest town to Santha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

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Population of Santha

Below is a concise population overview of Santha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 10,271 5,334 4,937
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,949 1,019 930
Scheduled Castes (SC) 187 94 93
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 4,783 2,766 2,017
Illiterate Population 5,488 2,568 2,920

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Santha village:

  • The total population of Santha village is around 10,271, including approximately 5,334 males and 4,937 females, with a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,949 children aged 0–6 years in Santha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Santha village has 187 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Santha village is about 46.57%, with male literacy at 51.86% and female literacy at 40.85%.
  • There are around 1,997 households in Santha village.

Connectivity of Santha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santha. As per the 2011 stats, Santha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Santha

Knowing the nearby villages of Santha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santha.

Rani Bhaunra Danti Bohita Bhagpunash Nihalbhag Kairbirpur Dongidighi Barijan Durgapur Durgapur Sarai

Frequently Asked Questions about Santha

Where is Santha located?
Santha village is situated in Kochadhamin Subdivision, within the Kishanganj district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santha?
The Gram Panchayat of Santha is Sontha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Santha?
The pincode of Santha is 855115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santha is 10,271, with 5,334 males and 4,937 females.
How many households are there in Santha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santha village has a total of 1,997 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santha is 46.57%. The male literacy rate is 51.86%, while the female literacy rate is 40.85%.