Santnagar - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Santnagar is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Sant Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santnagar is 220698. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Santnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Santnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Santnagar village had a total population of 2,583 people, including 1,329 males and 1,254 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.47%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 50.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Santnagar

Santnagar 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 Santnagar

Santnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Santnagar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Santnagar is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santnagar

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

Health Facilities in Santnagar

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

FAQs about Santnagar