Santoshpur - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Santoshpur is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Santoshpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshpur is 133676. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.47 hectares and falls under the 242301 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Santoshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Santoshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Santoshpur village had a total population of 645 people, including 334 males and 311 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.33%, with male literacy at 71.59% and female literacy at 42.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Santoshpur

Santoshpur 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 Santoshpur

Public transport in the Santoshpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Santoshpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Santoshpur is about 32 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 Santoshpur

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

Health Facilities in Santoshpur

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

FAQs about Santoshpur