Santoshnagar - Shergarh, Jodhpur

Santoshnagar is a village situated in the Shergarh tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shergarh and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Rawatsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santoshnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshnagar is 085144. The village covers a total geographical area of 767 hectares and falls under the 342021 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

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

Population of Santoshnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Santoshnagar village had a total population of 729 people, including 381 males and 348 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.79%, with male literacy at 58.69% and female literacy at 29.64%.

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

Nearby Villages of Santoshnagar

Santoshnagar 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 Santoshnagar

Public transport in the Santoshnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Santoshnagar is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santoshnagar

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

Health Facilities in Santoshnagar

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

FAQs about Santoshnagar