Satchuan - Belpara, Balangir

Satchuan is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tentelmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satchuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satchuan is 420947. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Satchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Satchuan village had a total population of 338 people, including 176 males and 162 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.22%, with male literacy at 68.92% and female literacy at 35.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Satchuan

Satchuan 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 Satchuan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Satchuan. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Satchuan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Satchuan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satchuan

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

Health Facilities in Satchuan

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

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