Santoshapur - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Santoshapur is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Harichandanpur and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Jirang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santoshapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshapur is 386727. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Santoshapur

According to the 2011 Census, Santoshapur village had a total population of 333 people, including 176 males and 157 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.87%, with male literacy at 60.42% and female literacy at 51.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Santoshapur

Santoshapur 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 Santoshapur

Santoshapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Santoshapur is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Santoshapur 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 Santoshapur

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

Health Facilities in Santoshapur

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

FAQs about Santoshapur