Santoshpur

Santoshpur is a village located in Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Bisra (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Sundargarh. As per 2009 stats, Santoshpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Santoshpur has its own place in the vibrant Sundargarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Santoshpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santoshpur is 384522. The village spans a total geographical area of 248 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 770036. Raurkela is nearest town to Santoshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santoshpur 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 Biramitrapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Santoshpur

Below is a concise population overview of Santoshpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,637 807 830
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 200 104 96
Scheduled Castes (SC) 14 7 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,233 606 627
Literate Population 1,026 575 451
Illiterate Population 611 232 379

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Santoshpur village:

  • The total population of Santoshpur village is around 1,637, including approximately 807 males and 830 females, with a sex ratio of 1028 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 200 children aged 0–6 years in Santoshpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Santoshpur village has 14 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,233 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Santoshpur village is about 62.68%, with male literacy at 71.25% and female literacy at 54.34%.
  • There are around 334 households in Santoshpur village.

Connectivity of Santoshpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santoshpur. As per the 2011 stats, Santoshpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Santoshpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Santoshpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santoshpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santoshpur

Where is Santoshpur located?
Santoshpur village is situated in Bisra Tehsil, within the Sundargarh district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santoshpur?
Santoshpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
The pincode of Santoshpur is 770036, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santoshpur is 1,637, with 807 males and 830 females.
How many households are there in Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santoshpur village has a total of 334 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santoshpur is 62.68%. The male literacy rate is 71.25%, while the female literacy rate is 54.34%.