Santokpura - Bayana, Bharatpur

Santokpura is a village situated in the Bayana tehsil of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bayana and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bharatpur. Naroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santokpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santokpura is 075074. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.99 hectares and falls under the 321410 pincode. Bayana is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Santokpura

As per Census 2011, Santokpura village has a total population of 955 people, consisting of 534 males and 421 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 788 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 664 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population955534421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1117041
Scheduled Castes (SC)643331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)664376288
Literate Population637418219
Illiterate Population318116202

Nearby Villages of Santokpura

Santokpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nagla KurwariyaNorth-East1.57 km
Chak BalrampurEast1.62 km
NaroliSouth-East1.67 km
SadhpuraNorth1.73 km
ThikariyaEast1.78 km
Purabai KheraWest2.33 km
KakrauaNorth-East2.63 km
Kothi KheraSouth-West2.65 km
ChaukhandaNorth2.65 km
Nadi GaonNorth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Santokpura

Santokpura 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 Salabad, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bayana to Santokpura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Santokpura is about 37 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 Santokpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Santokpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Santokpura

Where is Santokpura located?

Santokpura village is located in Bayana Tehsil, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Santokpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Santokpura is Naroli.

What is the pincode of Santokpura?

The pincode of Santokpura is 321410.

What is the population of Santokpura?

Santokpura has a total population of 955, including 534 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Santokpura?

There are 169 households in Santokpura.

What is the literacy rate in Santokpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santokpura is 66.70%. Male literacy is 78.28% and female literacy is 52.02%.