Santuri

Santuri is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Santuri Block (CD) is 02384. Total area of santuri subdivision is 189 km² including 185.33 km² rural area and 3.91 km² urban area. Santuri subdivision has a population of 78,515 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,929 while rural population is 72,586. Santuri has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Santuri subdivision has a population density of 414.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,116 houses in the sub-district, including 867 urban houses and 14,249 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.54% population of santuri subdivision is literate, out of which 66.10% males and 44.52% females are literate.

List of Villages in Santuri Subdivision

Santuri Subdivision has a total of 104 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Santuri Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Santuri Subdivision

The population profile of Santuri Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Santuri's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Santuri Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.