Santola - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur
Santola is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Baharana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santola is 398216. The village covers a total geographical area of 42 hectares and falls under the 754108 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Santola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Santola
Santola 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Basantapur | North-East | 0.71 km |
| Sogala | West | 0.88 km |
| Ratisinga | South-West | 1.02 km |
| Haripa | South-East | 1.43 km |
| Tunutuna | South | 1.74 km |
| Tandikula | North | 1.82 km |
| Sana Talakusuma | North-West | 2.10 km |
| Baharana | West | 2.15 km |
| Sorisapokhari | North-East | 2.17 km |
| Salamanga | North-East | 2.22 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Santola
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Santola. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Santola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Santola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Santola
Where is Santola located?
Santola village is located in Balikuda Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santola?
The Gram Panchayat of Santola is Baharana.
What is the pincode of Santola?
The pincode of Santola is 754108.