All Information About Santuri Subdistrict
Detailed information about Santuri Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Santuri is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Santuri - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2384 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2384 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 104 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bankura (Code: 223) |
| Assembly Constituency | Raghunathpur (Code: 1891) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Raghunathpur | Vivekananda Bauri ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Santuri Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
78,515
M: 40,085
F: 38,430 |
| Rural |
72,586
M: 36,995
F: 35,591 |
| Urban |
5,929
M: 3,090
F: 2,839 |
Number of Households: 15,116
Population Distribution
Total: 78,515 (Male: 40,085, Female: 38,430)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,548 (Male: 5,369, Female: 5,179)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 20,091 (Male: 10,254, Female: 9,837)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 25,083 (Male: 12,532, Female: 12,551)
Literate Population
Total: 43,604 (Male: 26,495, Female: 17,109)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,911 (Male: 13,590, Female: 21,321)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 29,483 (Male: 21,556, Female: 7,927)
Main Workers
Total: 15,284 (Male: 12,982, Female: 2,302)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,199 (Male: 8,574, Female: 5,625)
Non-Workers
Total: 49,032 (Male: 18,529, Female: 30,503)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,551 (Male: 3,211, Female: 340)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,545 (Male: 1,749, Female: 796)
- Household Industry Workers: 571 (Male: 346, Female: 225)
- Other Workers: 8,617 (Male: 7,676, Female: 941)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,723 (Male: 1,667, Female: 1,056)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,292 (Male: 3,929, Female: 3,363)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 169, Female: 254)
- Other Workers: 3,761 (Male: 2,809, Female: 952)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Santuri Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
78,515
M: 40,085
F: 38,430 |
| Rural |
72,586
M: 36,995
F: 35,591 |
| Urban |
5,929
M: 3,090
F: 2,839 |
Number of Households: 15,116
Population Distribution
Total: 78,515 (Male: 40,085, Female: 38,430)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,548 (Male: 5,369, Female: 5,179)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 20,091 (Male: 10,254, Female: 9,837)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 25,083 (Male: 12,532, Female: 12,551)
Literate Population
Total: 43,604 (Male: 26,495, Female: 17,109)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,911 (Male: 13,590, Female: 21,321)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 29,483 (Male: 21,556, Female: 7,927)
Main Workers
Total: 15,284 (Male: 12,982, Female: 2,302)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,199 (Male: 8,574, Female: 5,625)
Non-Workers
Total: 49,032 (Male: 18,529, Female: 30,503)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,551 (Male: 3,211, Female: 340)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,545 (Male: 1,749, Female: 796)
- Household Industry Workers: 571 (Male: 346, Female: 225)
- Other Workers: 8,617 (Male: 7,676, Female: 941)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,723 (Male: 1,667, Female: 1,056)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,292 (Male: 3,929, Female: 3,363)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 169, Female: 254)
- Other Workers: 3,761 (Male: 2,809, Female: 952)
Grampanchayat List of Santuri Tehsil/Taluka
Santuri Tehsil comprises 6 Gram Panchayats and 104 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Santuri. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santuri
Santuri is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Santuri Tehsil has 104 villages.
Santuri has a total of 6 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Santuri is 78,515.
In Santuri, there are 40,085 males and 38,430 females.
There are 10,548 children in Santuri, comprising 5,369 males and 5,179 females.
In Santuri, the literate population is 43,604 (26,495 males and 17,109 females). The illiterate population is 34,911 (13,590 males and 21,321 females).