Satighat - Deogaon, Balangir

Satighat is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Tushura and around 42 km from Balangir. Dumerpita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satighat is 420267. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Satighat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Satighat

According to the 2011 Census, Satighat village had a total population of 746 people, including 363 males and 383 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 54.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Satighat

Satighat 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 Satighat

Satighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Satighat is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Satighat is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satighat

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

Health Facilities in Satighat

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

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