Santur - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Santur is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alakod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santur is 603476. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.74 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Santur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Santur

As per Census 2011, Santur village has a total population of 237 people, consisting of 118 males and 119 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Santur

Santur 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 Santur

Santur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Santur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Santur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santur

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

Health Facilities in Santur

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

FAQs about Santur