Santwan
About Santwan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Santwan village is 008956. Santwan village is located in Fatehpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 86km away from district headquarter Fatehpur. Fatehpur is the sub-district headquarter of Santwan village. As per 2009 stats, Jhumb Khas is the gram panchayat of Santwan village.
The total geographical area of village is 112.64 hectares. Santwan has a total population of 242 peoples, out of which male population is 121 while female population is 121. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of santwan village is 79.75% out of which 84.30% males and 75.21% females are literate. There are about 50 houses in santwan village. Pincode of santwan village locality is 176022.
When it comes to administration, Santwan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Santwan village comes under Fatehpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Nurpur is nearest town to santwan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Santwan
The population details of Santwan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 242 | 121 | 121 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 74 | 35 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 193 | 102 | 91 |
| Illiterate Population | 49 | 19 | 30 |
Connectivity of Santwan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santwan
Where is Santwan located?
Santwan village is situated in Fatehpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Santwan is Jhumb Khas (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Santwan?
The pincode of Santwan is 176022, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santwan is 242, with 121 males and 121 females.
How many households are there in Santwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santwan village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santwan is 79.75%. The male literacy rate is 84.30%, while the female literacy rate is 75.21%.