Santoshpur
About Santoshpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Santoshpur village is 323176. Santoshpur village is located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 9.5km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kashimpur is the gram panchayat of Santoshpur village.
The total geographical area of village is 58.75 hectares. Santoshpur has a total population of 2,628 peoples, out of which male population is 1,365 while female population is 1,263. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 925 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of santoshpur village is 78.39% out of which 81.61% males and 74.90% females are literate. There are about 635 houses in santoshpur village. Pincode of santoshpur village locality is 743248.
When it comes to administration, Santoshpur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Santoshpur village comes under Amdanga Vidhan Sabha constituency & Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency. Barasat is nearest town to santoshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Santoshpur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,628 | 1,365 | 1,263 |
| Children (0-6) | 247 | 130 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 298 | 164 | 134 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 164 | 77 | 87 |
| Literate Population | 2,060 | 1,114 | 946 |
| Illiterate Population | 568 | 251 | 317 |
Connectivity of Santoshpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santoshpur
Where is Santoshpur located?
Santoshpur village is situated in Barasat I Subdivision, within the North Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santoshpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santoshpur is Kashimpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Santoshpur?
The pincode of Santoshpur is 743248, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santoshpur is 2,628, with 1,365 males and 1,263 females.
How many households are there in Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santoshpur village has a total of 635 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santoshpur is 78.39%. The male literacy rate is 81.61%, while the female literacy rate is 74.90%.