Santara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Santara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santara is 311357. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.26 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Santara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Santara

According to the 2011 Census, Santara village had a total population of 469 people, including 245 males and 224 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.82%, with male literacy at 91.48% and female literacy at 73.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Santara

Santara 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 Santara

Santara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Santara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Santara is about 15.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santara

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

Health Facilities in Santara

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

FAQs about Santara