Santballa - Jhargram
Santballa is a village situated in the Jhargram subdivision of Jhargram district, West Bengal. Sardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santballa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santballa is 339732. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.48 hectares and falls under the 721513 pincode. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Santballa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhargram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Santballa
According to the 2011 Census, Santballa village had a total population of 512 people, including 255 males and 257 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.16%, with male literacy at 78.03% and female literacy at 62.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323.
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 | 512 | 255 | 257 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 32 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 323 | 162 | 161 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 308 | 174 | 134 |
| Illiterate Population | 204 | 81 | 123 |
Nearby Villages of Santballa
Santballa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kismatkaranji | North-West | 0.72 km |
| Ektali | South | 0.78 km |
| Rangunya | South-West | 0.81 km |
| Pukurkona | West | 1.15 km |
| Shiyalia | East | 1.22 km |
| Bahara | North | 1.24 km |
| Dhaniapara | South-East | 1.35 km |
| Pechapara | South | 1.50 km |
| Sirsi | North-East | 1.58 km |
| Rakbaballa | North-East | 1.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Santballa
Santballa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khemasuli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.
| 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 Jhargram to Santballa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Santballa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santballa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Santballa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santballa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Santballa
Where is Santballa located?
Santballa village is located in Jhargram Subdivision, Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santballa?
The Gram Panchayat of Santballa is Sardiha.
What is the pincode of Santballa?
The pincode of Santballa is 721513.
What is the population of Santballa?
Santballa had a total population of 512, including 255 males and 257 females.
How many households are there in Santballa?
Santballa had 106 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santballa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santballa was 70.16%. Male literacy was 78.03% and female literacy was 62.04%.