Santogre - Purakhasia, South West Garo Hills
Santogre is a village situated in the Purakhasia subdivision of South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 7 km from Zikzak and around 61 km from Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santogre is 273921. The village falls under the 794115 pincode.
For political representation, the village falls under the Salmanpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santogre
According to the 2011 Census, Santogre village had a total population of 275 people, including 151 males and 124 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.31%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 87.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 275 | 151 | 124 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 48 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 270 | 149 | 121 |
| Literate Population | 177 | 96 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 55 | 43 |
Nearby Villages of Santogre
Santogre 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 Santogre
Santogre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Santogre is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santogre
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santogre village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Santogre
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santogre village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santogre
Where is Santogre located?
Santogre village is located in Purakhasia Subdivision, South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Santogre?
The pincode of Santogre is 794115.
What is the population of Santogre?
Santogre had a total population of 275, including 151 males and 124 females.
How many households are there in Santogre?
Santogre had 49 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santogre?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santogre was 90.31%. Male literacy was 93.20% and female literacy was 87.10%.