Santra - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Santra is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 37.4 km from Gobindapur and around 38 km from Alipore. Bodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santra is 333676. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.23 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Santra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Santra

According to the 2011 Census, Santra village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 561 males and 546 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.13%, with male literacy at 61.01% and female literacy at 44.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 687, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Santra

Santra 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 Santra

Santra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Santra is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Santra is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santra

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

Health Facilities in Santra

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

FAQs about Santra