Santpur - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran
Santpur is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Santpur Sohriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santpur is 215997. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.4 hectares and falls under the 845107 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Santpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Santpur
As per Census 2011, Santpur village has a total population of 1,552 people, consisting of 772 males and 780 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 788 literate and 764 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,373 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,552 | 772 | 780 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 287 | 155 | 132 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,373 | 686 | 687 |
| Literate Population | 788 | 436 | 352 |
| Illiterate Population | 764 | 336 | 428 |
Nearby Villages of Santpur
Santpur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Soharia | South | 1.62 km |
| Daruabari | North-West | 1.65 km |
| Shiunaha | South | 3.30 km |
| Parsauni | West | 4.26 km |
| Narainapur | South | 4.39 km |
| Gonauli | South-East | 4.57 km |
| Kotaraha | North-West | 4.97 km |
| Champapur | South | 5.06 km |
| Songaharwa | South | 5.49 km |
| Malkauli | South-East | 5.52 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Santpur
Public transport in the Santpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Santpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Santpur is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Santpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santpur
Where is Santpur located?
Santpur village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santpur is Santpur Sohriya.
What is the pincode of Santpur?
The pincode of Santpur is 845107.
What is the population of Santpur?
Santpur has a total population of 1,552, including 772 males and 780 females.
How many households are there in Santpur?
There are 267 households in Santpur.
What is the literacy rate in Santpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santpur is 50.77%. Male literacy is 56.48% and female literacy is 45.13%.