Indian Village Directory

Santoshpur Village

Santoshpur is an inhabited village in Illambazar Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 317971, the Census 2011 record lists 472 people in 133 households and the reported area is 161.07 hectares. The local references include Illambazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bolpur at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Santoshpur is a village in Illambazar Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 317971 and 472 people in 133 households.
Village Code317971
Population472
Households133
Area161.07 hectares
Nearest TownBolpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Santoshpur
Census Village Code
317971
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Birbhum
District Census Code
334
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Illambazar
Sub-district Census Code
02265
CD Block
Illambazar
Households
133
Population
472
Male Population
241
Female Population
231
Sex Ratio
958.51
Area
161.07 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Bolpur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
731214
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Santoshpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 472 people, 161.07 hectares of reported area and Bolpur as the nearest town reference for Santoshpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBirbhum
CD BlockIllambazar
  • Santoshpur falls under Illambazar Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 317971.
  • The record lists 472 people living in 133 households.
  • The reported village area is 161.07 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bolpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density293.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.12%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.65%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Santoshpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 317971 and Illambazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
334
Sub-district Census Code
02265
Village Census Code
317971
CD Block Code
0112
CD Block Name
Illambazar

Location and Distance

Bolpur is the nearest town listed for Santoshpur, about 40 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 44 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Illambazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.6 km
District Headquarter
Suri
Distance from District Headquarter
44 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bolpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Bolpur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
161.07 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 472 people in 133 households, with 241 male residents and 231 female residents. The average household size is 3.55, and SC share is 52.12% and ST share is 11.65% for Santoshpur. Population density works out to about 293.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
133
Total Population
472
Male Population
241
Female Population
231
Sex Ratio
958.51
Average Household Size
3.55
SC Population
246
SC Male Population
124
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
52.12
ST Population
55
ST Male Population
26
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
11.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Santoshpur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Santoshpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Santoshpur include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Santoshpur include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Santoshpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Santoshpur is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Santoshpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares (16% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
55.07
Net Area Sown In Hectares
106.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
89 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Santoshpur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 43%
CRM 4 57%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 43%
Uco Bank 1 14%
Axis Bank Limited 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 14%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Ilambazar Road Sbi Ilambazar Sukhbazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
Axis Bank Limited CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Jl No 95 Lr Dag No 1691, Dist Birbhum, PIN Code 731214, West Bengal Ground Floor Bolpur Road, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731…
Uco Bank ATM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) West Bengal VILL-and P.O.-Illambazar Dist-Birbhum, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Po and Ps - Illambazar, Dist. Birbhum, West Bengal - 731214. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Village Illambazar, Baghabatibaza…
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Debipur Birbhum, West Bengal - 731214 ICICI Bank Ltd, Debipur, Illambazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
State Bank of India ATM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Joydev Kenduli Panagarh Moregram Joydev Kenduli, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
State Bank of India CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Ilambazar Road Sbi Ilambazar Sukhbazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Santoshpur village located?

Santoshpur is in Illambazar Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Santoshpur village in?

Santoshpur village is in Birbhum district.

Which state is Santoshpur village in?

Santoshpur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Santoshpur under?

Santoshpur comes under Illambazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Santoshpur?

The Census village code of Santoshpur is 317971.

What is the population of Santoshpur village?

The village record lists 472 people and 133 households for Santoshpur.

How many households are in Santoshpur village?

The village record lists 133 households for Santoshpur.

What is the male and female population of Santoshpur?

The record lists 241 male residents and 231 female residents for Santoshpur.

What is the sex ratio of Santoshpur village?

The sex ratio of Santoshpur is 958.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Santoshpur village?

The reported geographical area of Santoshpur is 161.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Santoshpur village?

The approximate population density of Santoshpur is 293.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Santoshpur?

The nearest town listed for Santoshpur is Bolpur, about 40 km away.

How far is Santoshpur from the district headquarters?

Santoshpur is about 44 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Santoshpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Santoshpur is about 9.6 km from Illambazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Santoshpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Santoshpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Santoshpur?

For Santoshpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Santoshpur?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Santoshpur. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Santoshpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.