Santapada - Soro, Balasore

Santapada is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Kedarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santapada is 394000. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Santapada

According to the 2011 Census, Santapada village had a total population of 919 people, including 441 males and 478 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.33%, with male literacy at 97.98% and female literacy at 81.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Santapada

Santapada 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 Santapada

Santapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Santapada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Santapada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santapada

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

Health Facilities in Santapada

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

FAQs about Santapada