Santarapur - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Santarapur is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Achak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santarapur is 395084. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 756130 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Santarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Santarapur village had a total population of 2,704 people, including 1,365 males and 1,339 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.26%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 68.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 625, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Santarapur

Santarapur 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 Santarapur

Santarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Santarapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Santarapur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santarapur

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

Health Facilities in Santarapur

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

FAQs about Santarapur