Satihar

Satihar is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Satihar village. As per 2009 stats, Danga is the gram panchayat of Satihar village.

Here you can discover what makes Satihar unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Satihar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Satihar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Satihar is 311214. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Satihar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Satihar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Satihar

Population of Satihar

According to the 2011 Census, Satihar has a total population of about 246, with approximately 122 males and 124 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 211. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.53%, with male literacy at about 53.28% and female literacy near 37.90%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Satihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Satihar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Satihar. As per the 2011 stats, Satihar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Satihar

Knowing the nearby villages of Satihar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Satihar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Satihar