Santona

Santona is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Sanvordem is the gram panchayat of Santona village.

Here you can discover what makes Santona unique in its vibrant Sanguem-South Goa region. You’ll see Santona’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Santona

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santona is 626987. The village spans a total geographical area of 892 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 406703. Sanguem is nearest town to Santona village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Santona village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sanvordem Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Santona

Population of Santona

According to the 2011 Census, Santona has a total population of about 1,403, with approximately 739 males and 664 females. The sex ratio is around 898 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 196 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.71%, with male literacy at about 76.05% and female literacy near 64.76%. There are around 343 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Santona's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Santona

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

Nearby Villages of Santona

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Santona