Santra

Santra is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 37.4km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Bodra is the gram panchayat of Santra village.

Here you can discover what makes Santra unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Santra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Santra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santra is 333676. The village spans a total geographical area of 313.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Sonarpur is nearest town to Santra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santra 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 Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Santra

Population of Santra

According to the 2011 Census, Santra has a total population of about 1,107, with approximately 561 males and 546 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 181 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 687 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 181. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.44%, with male literacy at about 51.87% and female literacy near 36.81%. There are around 230 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Santra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Santra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Santra. As per the 2011 stats, Santra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Santra

Knowing the nearby villages of Santra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Santra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santra