Satihal - Devara Hipparagi, Vijayapura

Satihal is a village situated in the Devara Hipparagi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 50 km from Bijapur. Sathihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satihal is 599526. The village covers a total geographical area of 1560.95 hectares and falls under the 586115 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Satihal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devar Hippargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Satihal

According to the 2011 Census, Satihal village had a total population of 1,880 people, including 953 males and 927 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.94%, with male literacy at 75.18% and female literacy at 44.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Satihal

Satihal 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 Satihal

Satihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgurki Halt, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Satihal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Satihal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satihal

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

Health Facilities in Satihal

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

FAQs about Satihal