Santipur
Santipur is a Town and Subdivision in Nadia District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Santipur Block (CD) is 02311. The total area of Santipur Subdivision is 177 km², which includes 149.51 km² of rural area and 27.59 km² of urban area. Santipur has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Santipur Subdivision
Santipur Subdivision has a total of 69 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Santipur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aluipara | Gayeshpur | Santipur (12 km) |
| 2 | Arbalda | Babla | Santipur (7 km) |
| 3 | Arbandi | Arbandi I | Santipur (15 km) |
| 4 | Arpara | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (10 km) |
| 5 | Bagalpur | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (10 km) |
| 6 | Baganchara | Baganchra | Santipur (8 km) |
| 7 | Bagdia | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (6 km) |
| 8 | Bahadurpur | Babla | Santipur (7 km) |
| 9 | Ballabhpur | Arbandi I | Taherpur (8 km) |
| 10 | Bankdebipur | Haripur | Santipur (5 km) |
| 11 | Bansdob | Arbandi I | Santipur (12 km) |
| 12 | Barajiakur | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (10 km) |
| 13 | Bathangachhi | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (8 km) |
| 14 | Bathna | Babla | Santipur (5 km) |
| 15 | Beharia | Belgoria Ii | Santipur |
| 16 | Bhikarchar | Nabla | Ranaghat (6 km) |
| 17 | Bholadanga | Gayeshpur | Santipur |
| 18 | Boalia | Arbandi I | Taharpur (3 km) |
| 19 | Brahmasasan | Haripur | Santipur (5 km) |
| 20 | Brittirchar | Belgoria I | Santipur |
| 21 | Chak Bholadanga | Gayeshpur | Nabadwip (10 km) |
| 22 | Chak Raghunathpur | Haripur | Santipur (10 km) |
| 23 | Champaklata | Belgoria I | Santipur |
| 24 | Chandkuri | Haripur | Santipur (10 km) |
| 25 | Chandra | Arbandi I | Santipur (12 km) |
| 26 | Char Malatipura | Gayeshpur | Santipur |
| 27 | Charharipur | Haripur | Santipur (15 km) |
| 28 | Charsimulia | Nabla | Santipur |
| 29 | Chhenra Char | Belgoria Ii | Santipur (1 km) |
| 30 | Chhota Ranaghat | Babla | Santipur (3 km) |
| 31 | Chhotajiakur | Arbandi I | Santipur (10 km) |
| 32 | Dankshira | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (8 km) |
| 33 | Denui | Arbandi I | Taherpur (7 km) |
| 34 | Gangadharpur | Belgoria I | Santipur |
| 35 | Gayespur | Gayeshpur | Santipur (20 km) |
| 36 | Ghoralia | Belgoria Ii | Santipur |
| 37 | Ghoshra | Belgoria Ii | Santipur (2 km) |
| 38 | Goalpur | Nabla | Ranaghat (7 km) |
| 39 | Gobindapur | Babla | Santipur (2 km) |
| 40 | Harinadibhastsala | Haripur | Santipur |
| 41 | Haripur | Haripur | Santipur (10 km) |
| 42 | Hijuli | Gayeshpur | Santipur (12 km) |
| 43 | Kadampur | Babla | Santipur (5 km) |
| 44 | Kanakhola | Babla | Santipur (4 km) |
| 45 | Karanchapali | Baganchra | Santipur (4 km) |
| 46 | Khalsi | Arbandi I | Santipur (12 km) |
| 47 | Kulia | Baganchra | Santipur (11 km) |
| 48 | Kutubpur | Baganchra | Santipur (3 km) |
| 49 | Malipota | Belgoria I | Santipur (8 km) |
| 50 | Manik Nagar | Gayeshpur | Nabadwip (10 km) |
| 51 | Manikdihi | Babla | Santipur (6 km) |
| 52 | Media | Gayeshpur | Nabadwip (10 km) |
| 53 | Mollaber | Babla | Santipur (6 km) |
| 54 | Nabla | Nabla | Santipur (10 km) |
| 55 | Narasinha Nagar | Belgoria Ii | Santipur (4 km) |
| 56 | Nidhkur | Nabla | Santipur (10 km) |
| 57 | Nilnagar | Belgoria I | Santipur (10 km) |
| 58 | Nrisinghapur | Haripur | Santipur |
| 59 | Nutanmath Bholadanga | Gayeshpur | Santipur |
| 60 | Palasgachhi | Arbandi I | Santipur |
| 61 | Panchpota | Arbandi Ii | Santipur (6 km) |
| 62 | Panpara | Baganchra | Santipur (10 km) |
| 63 | Phulia | Fulia Township | Santipur (8 km) |
| 64 | Pumlia | Belgoria I | Santipur (8 km) |
| 65 | Raghunathpur | Haripur | Santipur (8 km) |
| 66 | Ranadi | Arbandi I | Santipur |
| 67 | Saguna | Gayeshpur | Santipur (22 km) |
| 68 | Simulia | Nabla | Santipur (7 km) |
| 69 | Umapur | Nabla | Santipur (10 km) |
Population of Santipur Subdivision
The population profile of Santipur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Santipur Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,41,080 | 1,54,256 | 86,824 |
| Male Population | 1,24,400 | 79,482 | 44,918 |
| Female Population | 1,16,680 | 74,774 | 41,906 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,576 | 16,951 | 7,625 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,584 | 8,636 | 3,948 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,992 | 8,315 | 3,677 |
| Literate Population | 1,58,274 | 95,490 | 62,784 |
| Literate Male Population | 87,477 | 53,146 | 34,331 |
| Literate Female Population | 70,797 | 42,344 | 28,453 |
| Illiterate Population | 82,806 | 58,766 | 24,040 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 36,923 | 26,336 | 10,587 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 45,883 | 32,430 | 13,453 |
| Total Households | 56,978 | 36,146 | 20,832 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Santipur Subdivision is around 2,41,080 people. This includes 1,24,400 males and 1,16,680 females. Rural population is about 1,54,256 (79,482 males and 74,774 females), while urban population is nearly 86,824 (44,918 males and 41,906 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,576 of the population, with 12,584 boys and 11,992 girls. Rural areas have 16,951 children, and urban areas have about 7,625 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,58,274 literate people in Santipur Subdivision, including 87,477 literate males and 70,797 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 95,490 individuals and urban literacy covers around 62,784 people.
- About 82,806 people in Santipur Subdivision are not literate, including 36,923 males and 45,883 females. Rural areas include 58,766 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 24,040 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 56,978 households, with 36,146 in villages and 20,832 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Santipur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 99,539 | 62,467 | 37,072 |
| SC Male Population | 51,456 | 32,176 | 19,280 |
| SC Female Population | 48,083 | 30,291 | 17,792 |
| Total ST Population | 9,318 | 7,582 | 1,736 |
| ST Male Population | 4,737 | 3,871 | 866 |
| ST Female Population | 4,581 | 3,711 | 870 |
| Population Density | 1,361 / km² | 1,032 / km² | 3,147 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Santipur Subdivision is approximately 99,539 people, including 51,456 males and 48,083 females. Around 62,467 people live in rural parts. Nearly 37,072 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Santipur Subdivision is about 9,318 people, including 4,737 males and 4,581 females. Around 7,582 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,736 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,361 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,032 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,147 people per sq. km.