Santipur - Athmallik, Angul
Santipur is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Kiakata and around 106 km from Anugul . Basudevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santipur is 404935. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Santipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athmallik Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santipur
As per Census 2011, Santipur village has a total population of 178 people, consisting of 78 males and 100 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,282 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 125 literate and 53 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santipur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 178 | 78 | 100 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 125 | 63 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 53 | 15 | 38 |
Nearby Villages of Santipur
Santipur 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 Santipur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Santipur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Santipur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Santipur is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santipur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santipur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Santipur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santipur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Santipur
Where is Santipur located?
Santipur village is located in Athmallik Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santipur is Basudevpur.
What is the pincode of Santipur?
The pincode of Santipur is 759126.
What is the population of Santipur?
Santipur has a total population of 178, including 78 males and 100 females.
How many households are there in Santipur?
There are 45 households in Santipur.
What is the literacy rate in Santipur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santipur is 70.22%. Male literacy is 80.77% and female literacy is 62.00%.