Santospur - Patrapur, Ganjam

Santospur is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Jarada and around 70 km from Chatrapur. Baranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santospur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santospur is 413298. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 761004 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Santospur

As per Census 2011, Santospur village has a total population of 670 people, consisting of 319 males and 351 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 421 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Santospur

Santospur 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 Santospur

Santospur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Santospur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Santospur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santospur

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

Health Facilities in Santospur

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

FAQs about Santospur