Santoshpur Village Overview
Santoshpur is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.6 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nityanandapur is the Gram Panchayat for Santoshpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Santoshpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshpur is 319829. The village covers a geographical area of 239.14 hectares and has a pincode of 713125. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.
Location Map of Santoshpur
Population & Demographics of Santoshpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Santoshpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,963 | 1,010 | 953 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 222 | 113 | 109 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 446 | 221 | 225 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,341 | 744 | 597 |
| Illiterate Population | 622 | 266 | 356 |
Key population details of Santoshpur village are given below:
- Santoshpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,963, including approximately 1,010 males and 953 females, with a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 446 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Santoshpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.31%.
- There are around 473 households in Santoshpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Santoshpur
Transport facilities help residents of Santoshpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Santoshpur
The following villages are located close to Santoshpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santoshpur
- Where is Santoshpur located?
- Santoshpur village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Santoshpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Santoshpur is Nityanandapur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
- The pincode of Santoshpur is 713125.
- What is the population of Santoshpur?
- Santoshpur has a total population of 1,963, including 1,010 males and 953 females.
- How many households are there in Santoshpur?
- There are 473 households in Santoshpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santoshpur is 68.31%. Male literacy is 73.66% and female literacy is 62.64%.