Santabandha - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Santabandha is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raruan and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baidyanath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santabandha is 388662. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Santabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Santabandha village had a total population of 272 people, including 130 males and 142 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.06%, with male literacy at 85.95% and female literacy at 60.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Santabandha

Santabandha 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 Santabandha

Santabandha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Santabandha is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Santabandha is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santabandha

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

Health Facilities in Santabandha

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

FAQs about Santabandha