Santoshpur is a village located in the Diamond Harbour I Subdivision of South 24 Parganas 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
743331
Area
586.0 Sq. Km
Village Code
334339
Sub-District
Diamond Harbour I
Sub-District Code
2426
District
South 24 Parganas
District Code
304
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Parulia
Gram Panchayat Code
108093
Block Panchayat
Diamond Harbour-I
Block Panchayat Code
3127
Parliament Constituency
Diamond Harbour
Parliament Constituency Code
234
Assembly Constituency
Diamond harbour
Assembly Constituency Code
1968
Total Population (2011 Census)
1481
Total Households
309
Nearest Town
Agarwal Mandi ( (Distance: 3 Km)
Santoshpur has a population of 1481 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Parulia Gram Panchayat and the Diamond Harbour-I Block Panchayat in Diamond Harbour I District. The village has 309 households and is identified by village code 334339. Santoshpur is located in the 743331 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Diamond Harbour I Sub-District.
Total Population of Santoshpur
As of the 2011 census, Population of Santoshpur has a population of approximately 1481 people, where the male population is 769 and the female population is 712.
Total
1481
Male
769
Female
712
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 309 households in Santoshpur. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
309
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Santoshpur
Santoshpur village falls under the Diamond harbour Assembly Constituency (Code: 1968) and is part of the Diamond Harbour Parliament Constituency (Code: 234). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Diamond harbour Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Diamond Harbour Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Santoshpur is Diamond Harbour I, 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.