Santo - Mandhan, Kotputli-Behror

Santo is a village situated in the Mandhan tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from Behror and around 90 km from Alwar. Santo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santo is 071788. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 301708 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Santo

According to the 2011 Census, Santo village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 841 males and 750 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.93%, with male literacy at 91.38% and female literacy at 65.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Santo

Santo 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 Santo

Public transport in the Santo is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pali, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Santo is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Santo is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santo

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

Health Facilities in Santo

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

FAQs about Santo