Satmi - Dhamdaha, Purnia

Satmi is a village situated in the Dhamdaha subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdaha and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Kuwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satmi is 223362. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 854205 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Satmi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Satmi

According to the 2011 Census, Satmi village had a total population of 4,362 people, including 2,232 males and 2,130 females, living in 856 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.91%, with male literacy at 57.06% and female literacy at 38.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 811, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,078.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Satmi

Satmi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Satmi

Satmi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sukhshena, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Satmi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Satmi is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satmi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Satmi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Satmi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Satmi village are given below:

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