Santuri - Santuri, Purulia

Santuri is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 61.2 km from Purulia. Santuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santuri is 330574. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.93 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Santuri

As per Census 2011, Santuri village has a total population of 2,700 people, consisting of 1,390 males and 1,310 females. The village has 586 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,576 literate and 1,124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 918 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,053 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Santuri

Santuri 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 Santuri

Santuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Santuri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Santuri is about 61.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santuri

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

Health Facilities in Santuri

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

FAQs about Santuri