Santospur
About Santospur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Santospur village is 428342. Santospur village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 342 hectares. Santospur has a total population of 1,033 peoples, out of which male population is 521 while female population is 512. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of santospur village is 59.92% out of which 66.60% males and 53.13% females are literate. There are about 292 houses in santospur village. Pincode of santospur village locality is 764057.
When it comes to administration, Santospur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Santospur village comes under Jeypore Vidhan Sabha constituency & Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. Kotpad is nearest town to santospur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
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Population of Santospur
The population details of Santospur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,033 | 521 | 512 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 141 | 67 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 212 | 113 | 99 |
| Literate Population | 619 | 347 | 272 |
| Illiterate Population | 414 | 174 | 240 |
Connectivity of Santospur
| 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 |
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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%.