Santarapur - Krushna Prasad, Puri
Santarapur is a village situated in the Krushna Prasad tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krushna Prasad and around 59.5 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gomundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santarapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santarapur is 410170. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 752032 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.
Santarapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santarapur
According to the 2011 Census, Santarapur village had a total population of 358 people, including 159 males and 199 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,252 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.67%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 55.23%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 358 | 159 | 199 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 198 | 103 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 160 | 56 | 104 |
Nearby Villages of Santarapur
Santarapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Santarapur
Santarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Santarapur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Santarapur is about 59.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santarapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santarapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Santarapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santarapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santarapur
Where is Santarapur located?
Santarapur village is located in Krushna Prasad Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santarapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santarapur is Gomundia.
What is the pincode of Santarapur?
The pincode of Santarapur is 752032.
What is the population of Santarapur?
Santarapur had a total population of 358, including 159 males and 199 females.
How many households are there in Santarapur?
Santarapur had 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santarapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santarapur was 63.67%. Male literacy was 74.10% and female literacy was 55.23%.