Santarapur - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Santarapur is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Ghatgaon and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Santarapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santarapur is 386652. The village covers a total geographical area of 822 hectares and falls under the 758029 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Santarapur

As per Census 2011, Santarapur village has a total population of 3,136 people, consisting of 1,552 males and 1,584 females. The village has 708 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 410 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,812 literate and 1,324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 439 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,504 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Santarapur

Santarapur 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 Santarapur

Santarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Santarapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Santarapur is about 40 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 Santarapur

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

Health Facilities in Santarapur

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

FAQs about Santarapur