Santipur

Santipur is a village located in Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Debagram (tehsildar office) and 47.5km away from district headquarter Krishnanagar. As per 2009 stats, Palitbegia is the gram panchayat of Santipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Santipur unique in its vibrant Kaliganj-Nadia region. You’ll see Santipur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Santipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santipur is 321402. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 741137. Katlowa is nearest town to Santipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Santipur

Population of Santipur

According to the 2011 Census, Santipur has a total population of about 1,802, with approximately 906 males and 896 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 258 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.06%, with male literacy at about 44.92% and female literacy near 41.18%. There are around 491 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Santipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Santipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santipur. As per the 2011 stats, Santipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Santipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Santipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santipur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santipur