Santhapada - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Santhapada is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Bandhapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santhapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhapada is 395933. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Santhapada

As per Census 2011, Santhapada village has a total population of 1,281 people, consisting of 644 males and 637 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,039 literate and 242 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santhapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Santhapada

Santhapada 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 Santhapada

Santhapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Santhapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Santhapada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhapada

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

Health Facilities in Santhapada

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

FAQs about Santhapada