Santuri Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Santuri is an administrative subdivision in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Santuri is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 189 km², including 185.33 km² rural area and 3.91 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Santuri Subdivision
Santuri Subdivision has a total of 104 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agnachak | Rural | Balitora |
| 2 | Ambari | Rural | Santuri |
| 3 | Amdiha | Rural | Tarabari |
| 4 | Amlagarya | Rural | Tarabari |
| 5 | Anthumajhirdi | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 6 | Baghaband | Rural | Tarabari |
| 7 | Baghadabar | Rural | Santuri |
| 8 | Bakuliashota | Rural | Balitora |
| 9 | Baltora | Rural | Balitora |
| 10 | Barhanti | Rural | Balitora |
| 11 | Beliapur | Rural | Balitora |
| 12 | Beljhupa | Rural | Balitora |
| 13 | Benagaria | Rural | Tarabari |
| 14 | Benrya | Rural | Garsika |
| 15 | Berakural | Rural | Balitora |
| 16 | Bheti | Rural | Muradi |
| 17 | Bidhakata | Rural | Tarabari |
| 18 | Brindabanpur | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 19 | Chandurdi | Rural | Balitora |
| 20 | Chapabera Chak | Rural | Balitora |
| 21 | Chhayrabari | Rural | Muradi |
| 22 | Chhota Pathar | Rural | Santuri |
| 23 | Damodarpur | Rural | Muradi |
| 24 | Dandahit | Rural | Balitora |
| 25 | Deuli | Rural | Balitora |
| 26 | Dhanasdi | Rural | Balitora |
| 27 | Dhenkshila | Rural | Santuri |
| 28 | Dhuluri | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 29 | Dubrajpur | Rural | Tarabari |
| 30 | Dulalgora | Rural | Tarabari |
| 31 | Dumdumi | Rural | Balitora |
| 32 | Ektira | Rural | Balitora |
| 33 | Gangpur | Rural | Muradi |
| 34 | Gangtiadi | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 35 | Ghoramurga | Rural | Garsika |
| 36 | Ghutgarya | Rural | Tarabari |
| 37 | Goalberya | Rural | Garsika |
| 38 | Gorsika | Rural | Garsika |
| 39 | Gothbathan | Rural | Garsika |
| 40 | Gumra | Rural | Tarabari |
| 41 | Hansdima | Rural | Garsika |
| 42 | Indkhuri Alias Dulurdi | Rural | Muradi |
| 43 | Jagannathdi | Rural | Balitora |
| 44 | Jashpur | Rural | Muradi |
| 45 | Jiathol | Rural | Santuri |
| 46 | Jibanpur Alias Ramjibanpur | Rural | Santuri |
| 47 | Kalaid | Rural | Balitora |
| 48 | Kalikapur | Rural | Balitora |
| 49 | Kalipahari | Rural | Garsika |
| 50 | Kankar Kiari | Rural | Tarabari |
| 51 | Kashikunri | Rural | Santuri |
| 52 | Kashtagora | Rural | Balitora |
| 53 | Kendberya | Rural | Tarabari |
| 54 | Kendthol | Rural | Garsika |
| 55 | Kharbana | Rural | Muradi |
| 56 | Kharbar | Rural | Garsika |
| 57 | Khayerbasia Chak | Rural | Santuri |
| 58 | Kherad | Rural | Tarabari |
| 59 | Kinaidih | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 60 | Kotaldih | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 61 | Krishtapur | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 62 | Kulai | Rural | Garsika |
| 63 | Kushtor | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 64 | Kushunda | Rural | Santuri |
| 65 | Lalgar | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 66 | Lapahari | Rural | Tarabari |
| 67 | Latulbad | Rural | Tarabari |
| 68 | Ledasan | Rural | Tarabari |
| 69 | Lediam | Rural | Santuri |
| 70 | Madhubanpur | Rural | Muradi |
| 71 | Madhukunda Alias Mokura | Rural | Balitora |
| 72 | Malibana | Rural | Tarabari |
| 73 | Manjuri | Rural | Santuri |
| 74 | Manpur | Rural | Balitora |
| 75 | Marbedya | Rural | Garsika |
| 76 | Matidundra | Rural | Garsika |
| 77 | Mejharadi | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 78 | Mohanpur | Rural | Balitora |
| 79 | Moraldi | Rural | Tarabari |
| 80 | Muktipur | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 81 | Muraddi | Rural | Muradi |
| 82 | Murulia (Ct) | Rural | Muradi |
| 83 | Nabaghanadi Alias Patharbad | Rural | Muradi |
| 84 | Nichintapur | Rural | Balitora |
| 85 | Nimtikuri | Rural | Santuri |
| 86 | Nuhuchibad | Rural | Tarabari |
| 87 | Pachandapur | Rural | Balitora |
| 88 | Palash Pahari | Rural | Garsika |
| 89 | Pandua Chak | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 90 | Parasigaria | Rural | Muradi |
| 91 | Pirargorya | Rural | Santuri |
| 92 | Poradiha | Rural | Balitora |
| 93 | Rakta | Rural | Balitora |
| 94 | Rambhatdi | Rural | Tarabari |
| 95 | Ramchandrapur | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 96 | Salberya | Rural | Santuri |
| 97 | Santuri | Rural | Santuri |
| 98 | Saoradi | Rural | Ramchandrapur-Kotaldi |
| 99 | Sashpur | Rural | Balitora |
| 100 | Shaltora | Rural | Tarabari |
| 101 | Shunuri | Rural | Balitora |
| 102 | Talberya | Rural | Santuri |
| 103 | Tarabari | Rural | Tarabari |
| 104 | Teashi | Rural | Garsika |
Population of Santuri Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Santuri Subdivision has a total population of 78,515 people, consisting of 40,085 males and 38,430 females. There are 15,116 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 415 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,515 | 72,586 | 5,929 |
| Male Population | 40,085 | 36,995 | 3,090 |
| Female Population | 38,430 | 35,591 | 2,839 |
| Total Households | 15,116 | 14,249 | 867 |
| Population Density | 415 / km² | 392 / km² | 1,516 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 43,604 literate people and 10,548 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,091 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 25,083 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,548 | 9,234 | 1,314 |
| Literate Population | 43,604 | 41,233 | 2,371 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,911 | 31,353 | 3,558 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,091 | 19,779 | 312 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 25,083 | 25,083 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.