Santipur

Santipur is a village located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 31.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Khakurdaha is the gram panchayat of Santipur village.

Santipur 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 Santipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Santipur is 334923. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743391. Joynagar is nearest town to Santipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Santipur 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 Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur 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 Santipur

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,430 720 710
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 148 72 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 65 32 33
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,068 591 477
Illiterate Population 362 129 233

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

  • The total population of Santipur village is around 1,430, including approximately 720 males and 710 females, with a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 148 children aged 0–6 years in Santipur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Santipur village has 65 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Santipur village is about 74.69%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 67.18%.
  • There are around 350 households in Santipur village.

Connectivity of Santipur

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

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

Nearby Villages of Santipur

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

Hogla Jangalia Paschim Chakpanchghora Punpo Neutala Kismat Goalberia Goalberia Uttar Raghunathpur Srikrishnanagar Purba Chak Panchghara Nilkanthapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Santipur

Where is Santipur located?
Santipur village is situated in Jaynagar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Santipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Santipur is Khakurdaha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Santipur?
The pincode of Santipur is 743391, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Santipur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Santipur is 1,430, with 720 males and 710 females.
How many households are there in Santipur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Santipur village has a total of 350 households.
What is the literacy rate in Santipur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Santipur is 74.69%. The male literacy rate is 82.08%, while the female literacy rate is 67.18%.