Santara - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Santara is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Dhusuri and around 36 km from Bhadrak. Aradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santara is 395313. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 756119 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Santara

As per Census 2011, Santara village has a total population of 335 people, consisting of 181 males and 154 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Santara

Santara 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 Santara

Santara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Santara is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Santara is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santara

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

Health Facilities in Santara

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

FAQs about Santara