Dakshin Santoshpur

Dakshin Santoshpur is a village located in Budge Budge Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dongaria (tehsildar office) and 28.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Kamrabad is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Santoshpur village.

Dakshin Santoshpur 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 Dakshin Santoshpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dakshin Santoshpur is 333378. The village spans a total geographical area of 72.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700141. Dakshin Raipur is nearest town to Dakshin Santoshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dakshin Santoshpur 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 Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour 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 Dakshin Santoshpur

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 278 141 137
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 49 23 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) 243 124 119
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 136 75 61
Illiterate Population 142 66 76

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

  • The total population of Dakshin Santoshpur village is around 278, including approximately 141 males and 137 females, with a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 49 children aged 0–6 years in Dakshin Santoshpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dakshin Santoshpur village has 243 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Dakshin Santoshpur village is about 48.92%, with male literacy at 53.19% and female literacy at 44.53%.
  • There are around 58 households in Dakshin Santoshpur village.

Connectivity of Dakshin Santoshpur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Santoshpur

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

Chaulkhola Laskarpur Itali Satsa Dakshin Ramchandrapur Talmaria Neiya Sonaria Barea Mohanpur Shubhi

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakshin Santoshpur

Where is Dakshin Santoshpur located?
Dakshin Santoshpur village is situated in Budge Budge Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Santoshpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Santoshpur is Kamrabad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dakshin Santoshpur?
The pincode of Dakshin Santoshpur is 700141, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dakshin Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dakshin Santoshpur is 278, with 141 males and 137 females.
How many households are there in Dakshin Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dakshin Santoshpur village has a total of 58 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Santoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dakshin Santoshpur is 48.92%. The male literacy rate is 53.19%, while the female literacy rate is 44.53%.