Santoshpur - Bajpur, Udham Singh Nagar
Santoshpur is a village situated in the Bajpur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bajpur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Bannakhera Sani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santoshpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshpur is 055856. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.53 hectares and falls under the 262401 pincode. Bajpur is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Bajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santoshpur
According to the 2011 Census, Santoshpur village had a total population of 529 people, including 279 males and 250 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.08%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 53.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.
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 | 529 | 279 | 250 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 40 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 104 | 46 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 302 | 185 | 117 |
| Illiterate Population | 227 | 94 | 133 |
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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Santoshpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajpur to Santoshpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Santoshpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 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 >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Santoshpur
Where is Santoshpur located?
Santoshpur village is located in Bajpur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Santoshpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santoshpur is Bannakhera Sani.
What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
The pincode of Santoshpur is 262401.
What is the population of Santoshpur?
Santoshpur had a total population of 529, including 279 males and 250 females.
How many households are there in Santoshpur?
Santoshpur had 94 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santoshpur was 66.08%. Male literacy was 77.41% and female literacy was 53.67%.