Santuri Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal has 103 Census 2011 village records, including 92 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 72,586 people, 14,249 households and 17,578.85 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Santuri Block has 103 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 92 inhabited villages. They are part of Puruliya district in West Bengal.
Villages103
Inhabited Villages92
Population72,586
Households14,249
Area (ha)17,578.85
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Santuri Block is in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
Village Records
103 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
92
Listed Population
72,586
Households
14,249
Recorded Village Area
17,578.85 hectares
Largest by Population
Baltora (3,206 people)
Largest by Area
Gorsika (729.38 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Baltora is the highest-population village listed in Santuri Block, with 3,206 people and 604 households. It represents 4.4% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Gorsika has the largest recorded village area in Santuri Block, at 729.38 hectares. This is 4.1% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Santuri Block has 72,586 people in 14,249 households across 103 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village705
Average Household Size5.1
Inhabited Village %89%
Population Density / sq km412.9
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population72,586
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Santuri villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported3
CD blocks reported: Santuri.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Santuri Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 92 villages (89%), mobile coverage in 78 villages (76%), all-weather road in 45 villages (44%), domestic power supply in 92 villages (89%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
92
92
11
89.32
Mobile Coverage
78
92
25
75.73
All-Weather Road
45
92
58
43.69
PDS Shop
75
92
28
72.82
Domestic Power Supply
92
92
11
89.32
Median Nearest Town Distance17 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km6
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
15
16%
10-25 Km
71
77%
Over 25 Km
6
6.5%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Santuri villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 92 villages, with an average of 16.67 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 31.0 km for Benrya. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
92
16.67
31
Benrya
Raghunathpur
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Santuri Block. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,383 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
515
412
Location and Distance
3
287
195
Population and Social Groups
3
298
276
Education Facilities
8
731
326
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
184
123
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
92
75
Power Supply
3
276
276
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Santuri
Santuri Block has 2 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 1 banks and 2 PIN codes. Central Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 2 entries (100%). PIN code 723157 has the highest listed count, with 1 records (50%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages1.9
ATM Share100%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share0%
Records / Bank2
ATM/CDM/CRM Records2
ATMs2
Banks1
PINs2
Device Type Summary
ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in This Area
Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
2
100%
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN Code
Records
Share
723157
1
50%
723156
1
50%
PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PIN code-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
PIN
Records
ATMs
CRMs
CDMs
Banks
723156
1
1
0
0
1
723157
1
1
0
0
1
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Santuri Block, including banks such as Central Bank of India. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Central Bank of India
ATM
723157
Puruliya
Santuri
Santuri
Santuri Raghunathpur-Purlia Rd, Santuri, Teh.raghunathpur, 723157, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723157
Central Bank of India
ATM
723156
Puruliya
Santuri
Krishtapur
Krishnapur Krishnapur Muradi, Teh.muradi, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723156
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Santuri Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Santuri Block has 103 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 92 inhabited villages. They are part of Puruliya district in West Bengal.
Which is the most populated village in Santuri Block?
Baltora is the most populated village listed for Santuri Block, with 3,206 people and 604 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Santuri Block?
Gorsika has the largest recorded village area in Santuri Block, at 729.38 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Santuri Block?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 92 villages, domestic power supply in 92 villages, mobile coverage in 78 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Santuri Block?
Santuri Block has 2 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. Central Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 2 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.
What can I find in the Santuri Block village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Santuri also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.