Saturia - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Saturia is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 29.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saturia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saturia is 317920. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.7 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Saturia

According to the 2011 Census, Saturia village had a total population of 3,534 people, including 1,809 males and 1,725 females, living in 798 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.24%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 71.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Saturia

Saturia 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 Saturia

Saturia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Saturia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Saturia is about 29.7 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 Saturia

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

Health Facilities in Saturia

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

FAQs about Saturia