Satkama - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Satkama is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kuturuchuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satkama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satkama is 381504. The village covers a total geographical area of 810 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Satkama

According to the 2011 Census, Satkama village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 878 males and 922 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.07%, with male literacy at 76.42% and female literacy at 56.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 550, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Satkama

Satkama 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 Satkama

Satkama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Satkama is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Satkama is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satkama

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

Health Facilities in Satkama

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

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