Santosha - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Santosha is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from Bagda and around 69.8 km from Barasat. Malipota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santosha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santosha is 322487. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.45 hectares and falls under the 743297 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Santosha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Santosha

As per Census 2011, Santosha village has a total population of 2,585 people, consisting of 1,350 males and 1,235 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,048 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,595 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santosha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Santosha

Santosha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Santosha

Santosha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Santosha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Santosha is about 69.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santosha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Santosha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Santosha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santosha village are given below:

FAQs about Santosha