Satimari - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Satimari is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Sitalkuchi and around 48.3 km from Cooch Behar. Barokaimari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satimari is 308795. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.39 hectares and falls under the 736172 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Satimari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Satimari

As per Census 2011, Satimari village has a total population of 3,223 people, consisting of 1,634 males and 1,589 females. The village has 763 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,064 literate and 1,159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,521 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2231,6341,589
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412203209
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,5211,2831,238
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,0641,158906
Illiterate Population1,159476683

Nearby Villages of Satimari

Satimari 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)
NalgramSouth-West1.86 km
MorebhangaNorth-East2.11 km
Bara KaimariEast2.26 km
Chhota PinjarirjharSouth2.42 km
Chhota KaimariEast2.49 km
Bara PinarirjharSouth-East2.65 km
JatamariNorth-East2.74 km
DhallarparEast2.96 km
Madhyam MadhusudanWest2.98 km
Khasbas KhalisamariNorth-West3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Satimari

Satimari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Satimari is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Satimari is about 48.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satimari

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

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

Health Facilities in Satimari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Satimari

Where is Satimari located?

Satimari village is located in Sitalkuchi Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Satimari?

The Gram Panchayat of Satimari is Barokaimari.

What is the pincode of Satimari?

The pincode of Satimari is 736172.

What is the population of Satimari?

Satimari has a total population of 3,223, including 1,634 males and 1,589 females.

How many households are there in Satimari?

There are 763 households in Satimari.

What is the literacy rate in Satimari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Satimari is 64.04%. Male literacy is 70.87% and female literacy is 57.02%.