Santoshpur is a village located in the Bhatar Subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Santoshpur, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Santoshpur Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Santoshpur
Pincode
713125
Area
586.0 Sq. Km
Village Code
319829
Sub-District
Bhatar
Sub-District Code
2286
District
Purba Bardhaman
District Code
306
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Nityanandapur
Gram Panchayat Code
108512
Block Panchayat
Bhatar
Block Panchayat Code
3171
Parliament Constituency
Bardhaman - Durgapur
Parliament Constituency Code
225
Assembly Constituency
Bhatar
Assembly Constituency Code
1903
Total Population (2011 Census)
1963
Total Households
473
Nearest Town
Agarwal Mandi ( (Distance: 3 Km)
Santoshpur has a population of 1963 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Nityanandapur Gram Panchayat and the Bhatar Block Panchayat in Bhatar District. The village has 473 households and is identified by village code 319829. Santoshpur is located in the 713125 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Bhatar Sub-District.
Total Population of Santoshpur
As of the 2011 census, Population of Santoshpur has a population of approximately 1963 people, where the male population is 1010 and the female population is 953.
Total
1963
Male
1010
Female
953
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Santoshpur
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Santoshpur is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
371
Male
200
Female
171
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Santoshpur
There are approximately 473 households in Santoshpur. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
473
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Santoshpur
Santoshpur village falls under the Bhatar Assembly Constituency (Code: 1903) and is part of the Bardhaman - Durgapur Parliament Constituency (Code: 225). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Bhatar Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Bardhaman - Durgapur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Santoshpur is Bhatar, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Santoshpur Village
As per the 2011 Census, Santoshpur presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.