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

As per Census 2011, Satchuan village has a total population of 338 people, consisting of 176 males and 162 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Satchuan are given below:

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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