Satpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Satpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Arambag and around 68.1 km from Chinsura. Madhabpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satpur is 324302. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.27 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Satpur

According to the 2011 Census, Satpur village had a total population of 973 people, including 512 males and 461 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.30%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 76.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Satpur

Satpur 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 Satpur

Public transport in the Satpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Satpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Satpur is about 68.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satpur

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

Health Facilities in Satpur

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

FAQs about Satpur