Santola - Jagatsinghapur
Santola is a village situated in the Jagatsinghapur tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagatsinghapur and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Odisso serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santola is 397981. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 754103 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Santola
According to the 2011 Census, Santola village had a total population of 288 people, including 151 males and 137 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.09%, with male literacy at 93.43% and female literacy at 78.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 288 | 151 | 137 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 38 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 229 | 128 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 59 | 23 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Santola
Santola is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Santola
Santola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 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 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 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 5-10 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 Jagatsinghapur Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Santola?
The Gram Panchayat of Santola is Odisso.
What is the pincode of Santola?
The pincode of Santola is 754103.
What is the population of Santola?
Santola had a total population of 288, including 151 males and 137 females.
How many households are there in Santola?
Santola had 62 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santola was 86.09%. Male literacy was 93.43% and female literacy was 78.29%.