Santa - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Santa is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Goghat and around 82.8 km from Chinsura. Raghubati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santa is 324035. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.12 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Santa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Santa

According to the 2011 Census, Santa village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 679 males and 711 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.40%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 62.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Santa

Santa 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 Santa

Santa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Santa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Santa is about 82.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santa

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

Health Facilities in Santa

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

FAQs about Santa