Santoshpur - Haringhata, Nadia
Santoshpur is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 47.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Santoshpur is 322376. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.9 hectares and falls under the 741221 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Population of Santoshpur
As per Census 2011, Santoshpur village has a total population of 1,280 people, consisting of 677 males and 603 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,066 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santoshpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,280 | 677 | 603 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 49 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 207 | 118 | 89 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 1,066 | 584 | 482 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 93 | 121 |
Nearby Villages of Santoshpur
Santoshpur 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Kapileshwar | South-West | 0.61 km |
| Mobarakpur | North-East | 0.94 km |
| Dakshin Brahmapur | South | 1.29 km |
| Jaguli | South-West | 1.30 km |
| Panchkahania | South-East | 1.45 km |
| Behara | East | 1.86 km |
| Amragachhi | South | 2.06 km |
| Bhabanipur | South-East | 2.08 km |
| Loupala | North-East | 2.16 km |
| Baikunthapur | South-West | 2.17 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Santoshpur
The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Santoshpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Santoshpur is about 47.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Santoshpur
Where is Santoshpur located?
Santoshpur village is located in Haringhata Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
The pincode of Santoshpur is 741221.
What is the population of Santoshpur?
Santoshpur has a total population of 1,280, including 677 males and 603 females.
How many households are there in Santoshpur?
There are 316 households in Santoshpur.
What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santoshpur is 83.28%. Male literacy is 86.26% and female literacy is 79.93%.