Satais - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Satais is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satais village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satais is 311300. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.69 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Satais

As per Census 2011, Satais village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 154 males and 145 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 44 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Satais

Satais 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 Satais

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Satais. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Satais is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Satais is about 10.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satais

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

Health Facilities in Satais

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

FAQs about Satais