Santalpur - Vanthali, Junagadh
Santalpur is a village situated in the Vanthali taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vanthali and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Junagadh. Santalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santalpur is 514421. The village covers a total geographical area of 982.97 hectares and falls under the 362610 pincode. Vanthali is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Santalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manavadar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Porbandar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santalpur
As per Census 2011, Santalpur village has a total population of 2,270 people, consisting of 1,172 males and 1,098 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,515 literate and 755 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santalpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,270 | 1,172 | 1,098 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 221 | 107 | 114 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 578 | 305 | 273 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,515 | 879 | 636 |
| Illiterate Population | 755 | 293 | 462 |
Nearby Villages of Santalpur
Santalpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Santalpur
Public transport in the Santalpur is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vanthali to Santalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Santalpur 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 Santalpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santalpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Santalpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santalpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santalpur
Where is Santalpur located?
Santalpur village is located in Vanthali Taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santalpur?
Santalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Santalpur?
The pincode of Santalpur is 362610.
What is the population of Santalpur?
Santalpur has a total population of 2,270, including 1,172 males and 1,098 females.
How many households are there in Santalpur?
There are 496 households in Santalpur.
What is the literacy rate in Santalpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santalpur is 66.74%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 57.92%.