Santospur

Santospur is a village located in Bhairabsingipur tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Bhairabsingipur (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Benagam is the gram panchayat of Santospur village.

Santospur has its own place in the vibrant Koraput region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Santospur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santospur is 428342. The village spans a total geographical area of 342 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764057. Kotpad is nearest town to Santospur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santospur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jeypore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Santospur

Below is a concise population overview of Santospur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,033 521 512
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 141 67 74
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 212 113 99
Literate Population 619 347 272
Illiterate Population 414 174 240

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Santospur village:

  • The total population of Santospur village is around 1,033, including approximately 521 males and 512 females, with a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 141 children aged 0–6 years in Santospur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Santospur village has 212 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Santospur village is about 59.92%, with male literacy at 66.60% and female literacy at 53.13%.
  • There are around 292 households in Santospur village.

Connectivity of Santospur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santospur. As per the 2011 stats, Santospur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Santospur

Knowing the nearby villages of Santospur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santospur.

Bhairabsingipur Mundaguda Keraput Benasur Gujuniguda Benagam Merdamal Ranaspur Ramguda Bhalumohul Chandobeda

Frequently Asked Questions about Santospur

Where is Santospur located?
Santospur village is situated in Bhairabsingipur Tehsil, within the Koraput district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santospur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santospur is Benagam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Santospur?
The pincode of Santospur is 764057, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santospur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santospur is 1,033, with 521 males and 512 females.
How many households are there in Santospur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santospur village has a total of 292 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santospur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santospur is 59.92%. The male literacy rate is 66.60%, while the female literacy rate is 53.13%.