Santosha is an inhabited village in Bagda Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322487, the Census 2011 record lists 2,585 people in 593 households and the reported area is 257.45 hectares. The local references include Bagda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bongaon at about 10 km.
In short:
Santosha is a village in Bagda Block, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 322487 and 2,585 people in 593 households.
Village Code322487
Population2,585
Households593
Area257.45 hectares
Nearest TownBongaon
Detailed village profile
Santosha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,585 people, 257.45 hectares of reported area and Bongaon as the nearest town reference for Santosha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Santosha falls under Bagda Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 322487.
The record lists 2,585 people living in 593 households.
The reported village area is 257.45 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bongaon.
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
Santosha
Census Village Code
322487
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
North Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
337
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bagda
Sub-district Census Code
02316
CD Block
Bagda
Households
593
Population
2,585
Male Population
1,350
Female Population
1,235
Sex Ratio
914.81
Area
257.45 hectares
Area
2.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Bongaon
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743297
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 Density1,004.08 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.36 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share61.7%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.01%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Santosha in the official administrative record. Census village code 322487 and Bagda CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
337
Sub-district Census Code
02316
Village Census Code
322487
CD Block Code
0163
CD Block Name
Bagda
Location and Distance
Bongaon is the nearest town listed for Santosha, about 10 km away. Barasat is listed as the district headquarters at about 69.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bagda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21.3 km
District Headquarter
Barasat
Distance from District Headquarter
69.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bongaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Bongaon
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
257.45 hectares
Area
2.57 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,585 people in 593 households, with 1,350 male residents and 1,235 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 61.7% and ST share is 1.01% for Santosha. Population density works out to about 1,004.08 people per sq km.
Total Households
593
Total Population
2,585
Male Population
1,350
Female Population
1,235
Sex Ratio
914.81
Average Household Size
4.36
SC Population
1,595
SC Male Population
821
SC Female Population
774
SC Population Share
61.7
ST Population
26
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
1.01
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Santosha list 2 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
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Santosha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Santosha.
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.05 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
72.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Santosha include mobile phone coverage and black-topped 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Santosha 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Santosha is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Santosha show that reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 217.8 hectares and irrigated land is 73.8 hectares (33.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
27.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
217.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
144 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
73.8
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1 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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Axis Bank Limited
1
33%
Punjab National Bank
1
33%
State Bank of India
1
33%
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
Axis Bank Limited
ATM
743297
North 24 Parganas
Bagda
Bagdaha
PIN-743297 Naldugri Charmandal, Po-Naldugri, Ps-Bagdaha, Dist-North 24parganas, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743297
State Bank of India
ATM
743297
North 24 Parganas
Bongaon
Belta
Bagda Naldugari, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743297
Punjab National Bank
ATM
743297
North 24 Parganas
Bagda
Sindrani
24pgs(n) VILL-Sindrani, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743297
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 Santosha village located?
Santosha is in Bagda Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Santosha village in?
Santosha village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Santosha village in?
Santosha village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Santosha under?
Santosha comes under Bagda Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Santosha?
The Census village code of Santosha is 322487.
What is the population of Santosha village?
The village record lists 2,585 people and 593 households for Santosha.
How many households are in Santosha village?
The village record lists 593 households for Santosha.
What is the male and female population of Santosha?
The record lists 1,350 male residents and 1,235 female residents for Santosha.
What is the sex ratio of Santosha village?
The sex ratio of Santosha is 914.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Santosha village?
The reported geographical area of Santosha is 257.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Santosha village?
The approximate population density of Santosha is 1,004.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Santosha?
The nearest town listed for Santosha is Bongaon, about 10 km away.
How far is Santosha from the district headquarters?
Santosha is about 69.8 km from Barasat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Santosha from the sub-district headquarters?
Santosha is about 21.3 km from Bagda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Santosha?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Santosha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Santosha?
For Santosha, reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 217.8 hectares and irrigated land is 73.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Santosha?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Santosha. These records include 3 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 Santosha.
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.