Santballa
Santballa is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Santballa village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sardiha is the gram panchayat of Santballa village.
Santballa has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Santballa
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santballa is 339732. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721513. Jhargram is nearest town to Santballa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
When it comes to local governance, Santballa 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Santballa
Population of Santballa
Below is a concise population overview of Santballa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 512 | 255 | 257 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 32 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 323 | 162 | 161 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 308 | 174 | 134 |
| Illiterate Population | 204 | 81 | 123 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Santballa village:
- The total population of Santballa village is around 512, including approximately 255 males and 257 females, with a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 73 children aged 0–6 years in Santballa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Santballa village has 323 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Santballa village is about 60.16%, with male literacy at 68.24% and female literacy at 52.14%.
- There are around 106 households in Santballa village.
Connectivity of Santballa
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santballa. As per the 2011 stats, Santballa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Santballa
Knowing the nearby villages of Santballa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santballa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santballa
- Where is Santballa located?
- Santballa village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Santballa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Santballa is Sardiha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Santballa?
- The pincode of Santballa is 721513, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Santballa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santballa is 512, with 255 males and 257 females.
- How many households are there in Santballa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Santballa village has a total of 106 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Santballa as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santballa is 60.16%. The male literacy rate is 68.24%, while the female literacy rate is 52.14%.