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.

Here you can discover what makes Santospur unique in its vibrant Bhairabsingipur-Koraput region. You’ll see Santospur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Santospur

Population of Santospur

According to the 2011 Census, Santospur has a total population of about 1,033, with approximately 521 males and 512 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.92%, with male literacy at about 66.60% and female literacy near 53.13%. There are around 292 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Santospur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santospur