Santpur - Narala, Kalahandi

Santpur is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Santpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santpur is 422833. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Santpur

According to the 2011 Census, Santpur village had a total population of 1,761 people, including 873 males and 888 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.94%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 70.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Santpur

Santpur 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 Santpur

Santpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Santpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Santpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santpur

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

Health Facilities in Santpur

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

FAQs about Santpur