Santhemavathur - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Santhemavathur is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Kunigal and around 50 km from Tumkur. Santemavathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santhemavathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhemavathur is 612622. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.12 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Santhemavathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Santhemavathur

According to the 2011 Census, Santhemavathur village had a total population of 1,614 people, including 816 males and 798 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 61.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Santhemavathur

Santhemavathur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Santhemavathur

Public transport in the Santhemavathur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Settihally, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Santhemavathur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Santhemavathur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhemavathur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santhemavathur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Santhemavathur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santhemavathur village are given below:

FAQs about Santhemavathur