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
As per Census 2011, Santola village has a total population of 288 people, consisting of 151 males and 137 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 59 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santola are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 288 | 151 | 137 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 38 | 41 |
| 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 has a total population of 288, including 151 males and 137 females.
How many households are there in Santola?
There are 62 households in Santola.
What is the literacy rate in Santola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santola is 79.51%. Male literacy is 84.77% and female literacy is 73.72%.