Santoshpur - Ramnagar, Nainital
Santoshpur is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Nathupur Choi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santoshpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshpur is 055427. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.43 hectares and falls under the 244715 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Santoshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Santoshpur
According to the 2011 Census, Santoshpur village had a total population of 134 people, including 72 males and 62 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 78.69% and female literacy at 60.38%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 134 | 72 | 62 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 80 | 48 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 54 | 24 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Santoshpur
Santoshpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Santoshpur
Santoshpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Santoshpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Santoshpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Santoshpur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santoshpur
Where is Santoshpur located?
Santoshpur village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santoshpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santoshpur is Nathupur Choi.
What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
The pincode of Santoshpur is 244715.
What is the population of Santoshpur?
Santoshpur had a total population of 134, including 72 males and 62 females.
How many households are there in Santoshpur?
Santoshpur had 27 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santoshpur was 70.18%. Male literacy was 78.69% and female literacy was 60.38%.