Santoshpur is an inhabited village in Murarai - I Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 316006, the Census 2011 record lists 4,910 people in 977 households and the reported area is 288.54 hectares. The local references include Murarai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 14 km.
In short:
Santoshpur is a village in Murarai - I Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 316006 and 4,910 people in 977 households.
Village Code316006
Population4,910
Households977
Area288.54 hectares
Nearest TownPakur
Detailed village profile
Santoshpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,910 people, 288.54 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Santoshpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Santoshpur falls under Murarai - I Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 316006.
The record lists 4,910 people living in 977 households.
The reported village area is 288.54 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Pakur.
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
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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 Village Facts
Village
Santoshpur
Census Village Code
316006
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Birbhum
District Census Code
334
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Murarai - I
Sub-district Census Code
02249
CD Block
Murarai - I
Households
977
Population
4,910
Male Population
2,534
Female Population
2,376
Sex Ratio
937.65
Area
288.54 hectares
Area
2.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Pakur
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
731222
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,701.67 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.24%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share15.07%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.6%
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 316006 and Murarai - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
334
Sub-district Census Code
02249
Village Census Code
316006
CD Block Code
0096
CD Block Name
Murarai - I
Location and Distance
Pakur is the nearest town listed for Santoshpur, about 14 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 102.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Murarai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.3 km
District Headquarter
Suri
Distance from District Headquarter
102.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pakur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Pakur
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
288.54 hectares
Area
2.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,910 people in 977 households, with 2,534 male residents and 2,376 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 1.24% and ST share is 15.07% for Santoshpur. Population density works out to about 1,701.67 people per sq km.
Total Households
977
Total Population
4,910
Male Population
2,534
Female Population
2,376
Sex Ratio
937.65
Average Household Size
5.03
SC Population
61
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
1.24
ST Population
740
ST Male Population
382
ST Female Population
358
ST Population Share
15.07
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Santoshpur list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Santoshpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
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.
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
13.25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Santoshpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Santoshpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Santoshpur is reported as 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Santoshpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 274.04 hectares and irrigated land is 31.9 hectares (11.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
274.03999999999996
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
242.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
31.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
18.65 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
731222
Birbhum
Murarai - I
Rajgram
Rajgram State Bank Building Rajgram Bazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731222
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 Murarai - I 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 Murarai - I 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 316006.
What is the population of Santoshpur village?
The village record lists 4,910 people and 977 households for Santoshpur.
How many households are in Santoshpur village?
The village record lists 977 households for Santoshpur.
What is the male and female population of Santoshpur?
The record lists 2,534 male residents and 2,376 female residents for Santoshpur.
What is the sex ratio of Santoshpur village?
The sex ratio of Santoshpur is 937.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Santoshpur village?
The reported geographical area of Santoshpur is 288.54 hectares.
What is the population density of Santoshpur village?
The approximate population density of Santoshpur is 1,701.67 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 Pakur, about 14 km away.
How far is Santoshpur from the district headquarters?
Santoshpur is about 102.2 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Santoshpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Santoshpur is about 14.3 km from Murarai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Santoshpur?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Santoshpur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Santoshpur?
For Santoshpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 274.04 hectares and irrigated land is 31.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Santoshpur?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Santoshpur. These records include 1 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.