Santej

Santej is a village located in Kalol taluka of Gandhinagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kalol (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Gandhinagar. As per 2009 stats, Santej village is also a gram panchayat.

Santej has its own place in the vibrant Gandhinagar 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 Santej

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santej is 511170. The village spans a total geographical area of 2108.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 382721. Ahmadabad is nearest town to Santej village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santej 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 Gandhinagar North Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Santej

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 7,493 3,974 3,519
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,132 630 502
Scheduled Castes (SC) 283 143 140
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 37 21 16
Literate Population 4,741 2,889 1,852
Illiterate Population 2,752 1,085 1,667

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

  • The total population of Santej village is around 7,493, including approximately 3,974 males and 3,519 females, with a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,132 children aged 0–6 years in Santej village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Santej village has 283 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 37 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Santej village is about 63.27%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 52.63%.
  • There are around 1,683 households in Santej village.

Connectivity of Santej

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santej. As per the 2011 stats, Santej 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 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Santej

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Santej

Where is Santej located?
Santej village is situated in Kalol Taluka, within the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santej?
Santej serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Santej?
The pincode of Santej is 382721, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santej as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santej is 7,493, with 3,974 males and 3,519 females.
How many households are there in Santej as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santej village has a total of 1,683 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santej as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santej is 63.27%. The male literacy rate is 72.70%, while the female literacy rate is 52.63%.