Satona - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Satona is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Satona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satona is 497535. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.05 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Satona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Waraseoni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Satona

According to the 2011 Census, Satona village had a total population of 2,420 people, including 1,192 males and 1,228 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.82%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Satona

Satona 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 Satona

Public transport in the Satona is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gondia Jn, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Satona is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Satona is about 28 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 Satona

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

Health Facilities in Satona

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

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