Santara - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Santara is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Baisinga and around 33 km from Baripada. Santara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santara is 390318. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Santara

As per Census 2011, Santara village has a total population of 1,154 people, consisting of 593 males and 561 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Santara

Santara 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 Santara

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Santara. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Santara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Santara is about 33 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 Santara

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

Health Facilities in Santara

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

FAQs about Santara