Santarapur - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Santarapur is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bhikarpalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santarapur is 412096. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 761045 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Chhatrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Santarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Santarapur village had a total population of 407 people, including 209 males and 198 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.97%, with male literacy at 97.34% and female literacy at 81.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Santarapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Santarapur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 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