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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Saturia

As per Census 2011, Saturia village has a total population of 3,534 people, consisting of 1,809 males and 1,725 females. The village has 798 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 445 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,355 literate and 1,179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 409 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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