Satam

Satam is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Yangang Rangang is the gram panchayat of Satam village.

Here you can discover what makes Satam unique in its vibrant Ravong-South District region. You’ll see Satam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Satam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Satam is 261244. The village spans a total geographical area of 476.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737134. Singtam is nearest town to Satam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Satam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rangang-yangang Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Satam

Population of Satam

According to the 2011 Census, Satam has a total population of about 1,328, with approximately 691 males and 637 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 176 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 256. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.93%, with male literacy at about 76.85% and female literacy near 64.52%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Satam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Satam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Satam. As per the 2011 stats, Satam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Satam

Knowing the nearby villages of Satam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Satam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Satam