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.

Santra has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Santra

Below is a concise population overview of Santra as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Santra village:

• The total population of Santra village is around 1,107, including approximately 561 males and 546 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 181 children aged 0–6 years in Santra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Santra village has 687 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 181 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Santra village is about 44.44%, with male literacy at 51.87% and female literacy at 36.81%.
• There are around 230 households in Santra village.

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.

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