Satihar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Satihar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satihar is 311214. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.28 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Satihar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Satihar

According to the 2011 Census, Satihar village had a total population of 246 people, including 122 males and 124 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.91%, with male literacy at 60.19% and female literacy at 41.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Satihar

Satihar 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 Satihar

Satihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Satihar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Satihar is about 9.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satihar

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

Health Facilities in Satihar

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

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