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

According to the 2011 Census, Satais village had a total population of 299 people, including 154 males and 145 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.40%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 87.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

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:

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