Santok Nagar - Bapini, Phalodi

Santok Nagar is a village situated in the Bapini tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 65 km from Phalodi and around 112 km from Jodhpur. Ishru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santok Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santok Nagar is 084313. The village covers a total geographical area of 1550.07 hectares and falls under the 342311 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Santok Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Santok Nagar village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 579 males and 535 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.87%, with male literacy at 55.99% and female literacy at 25.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Santok Nagar

Santok Nagar 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 Santok Nagar

Public transport in the Santok Nagar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samrau, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Santok Nagar is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Santok Nagar is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santok Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Santok Nagar

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

FAQs about Santok Nagar