Santoshpur
About Santoshpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Santoshpur village is 392329. Santoshpur village is located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Santoshpur village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 138 hectares. Santoshpur has a total population of 1,097 peoples, out of which male population is 561 while female population is 536. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of santoshpur village is 56.97% out of which 63.28% males and 50.37% females are literate. There are about 242 houses in santoshpur village. Pincode of santoshpur village locality is 756030.
When it comes to administration, Santoshpur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Santoshpur village comes under Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balasore Lok Sabha constituency. Jaleswar is nearest town to santoshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Santoshpur
The population details of Santoshpur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,097 | 561 | 536 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 187 | 91 | 96 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 373 | 202 | 171 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 348 | 171 | 177 |
| Literate Population | 625 | 355 | 270 |
| Illiterate Population | 472 | 206 | 266 |
Connectivity of Santoshpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santoshpur
Where is Santoshpur located?
Santoshpur village is situated in Basta Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santoshpur?
Santoshpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
The pincode of Santoshpur is 756030, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santoshpur is 1,097, with 561 males and 536 females.
How many households are there in Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santoshpur village has a total of 242 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santoshpur is 56.97%. The male literacy rate is 63.28%, while the female literacy rate is 50.37%.