Sathagan - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Sathagan is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Kurigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sathagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sathagan is 394559. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sathagan

As per Census 2011, Sathagan village has a total population of 472 people, consisting of 234 males and 238 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 59 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population472234238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472324
Literate Population413204209
Illiterate Population593029

Nearby Villages of Sathagan

Sathagan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DolagobindapurSouth-East0.88 km
DeulapadiNorth-West1.14 km
RampurWest1.33 km
PahadpurSouth-East1.80 km
NaurangapurWest1.91 km
AnandapurSouth2.14 km
SukadebhosenEast2.23 km
KanjiapalSouth-East2.27 km
KeshpurNorth-West2.48 km
BiroliSouth-West2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sathagan

Sathagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sathagan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Sathagan is about 30 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 Sathagan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sathagan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sathagan

Where is Sathagan located?

Sathagan village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sathagan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sathagan is Kurigan.

What is the pincode of Sathagan?

The pincode of Sathagan is 756120.

What is the population of Sathagan?

Sathagan has a total population of 472, including 234 males and 238 females.

How many households are there in Sathagan?

There are 107 households in Sathagan.

What is the literacy rate in Sathagan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sathagan is 87.50%. Male literacy is 87.18% and female literacy is 87.82%.