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 information the sub-district code of Santipur Block (CD) is 02311. Total area of santipur subdivision is 177 km² including 149.51 km² rural area and 27.59 km² urban area. Santipur subdivision has a population of 2,41,080 peoples, out of which urban population is 86,824 while rural population is 1,54,256. Santipur has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Santipur subdivision has a population density of 1361 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 56,978 houses in the sub-district, including 20,832 urban houses and 36,146 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.65% population of santipur subdivision is literate, out of which 70.32% males and 60.68% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Santipur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.