Santoshpur

Santoshpur is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Santoshpur unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Santoshpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Santoshpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santoshpur is 392329. The village spans a total geographical area of 138 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756030. Jaleswar is nearest town to Santoshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santoshpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Santoshpur

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Population of Santoshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Santoshpur has a total population of about 1,097, with approximately 561 males and 536 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 187 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 373 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 348. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.97%, with male literacy at about 63.28% and female literacy near 50.37%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Santoshpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,097 561 536
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 187 91 96
Scheduled Castes (SC) 373 202 171
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 348 171 177
Literate Population 625 355 270
Illiterate Population 472 206 266

Connectivity of Santoshpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santoshpur. As per the 2011 stats, Santoshpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Santoshpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Santoshpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santoshpur.

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%.