Santasahi - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Santasahi is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Korai and around 35 km from Jajapur . Tarakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santasahi is 400732. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Santasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Santasahi village had a total population of 1,303 people, including 662 males and 641 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Santasahi

Santasahi 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 Santasahi

Santasahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Santasahi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Santasahi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santasahi

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

Health Facilities in Santasahi

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

FAQs about Santasahi