Satidaha - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Satidaha is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.1 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satidaha is 324662. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.31 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Satidaha

As per Census 2011, Satidaha village has a total population of 1,052 people, consisting of 540 males and 512 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 340 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,052540512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1036241
Scheduled Castes (SC)278146132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)340173167
Literate Population652350302
Illiterate Population400190210

Nearby Villages of Satidaha

Satidaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bara MallikpurWest1.09 km
GurapSouth-East1.62 km
Purbba GopinathpurNorth-East1.69 km
Uttar SankarpurWest1.83 km
GhoshlaNorth-East1.93 km
KeotaraWest1.95 km
SiromaniNorth-West2.01 km
HasampurSouth-West2.09 km
AbujhatiNorth2.14 km
BasipurSouth-East2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Satidaha

Satidaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Satidaha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Satidaha is about 38.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satidaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Satidaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Satidaha

Where is Satidaha located?

Satidaha village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Satidaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Satidaha is Gurap.

What is the pincode of Satidaha?

The pincode of Satidaha is 712303.

What is the population of Satidaha?

Satidaha has a total population of 1,052, including 540 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Satidaha?

There are 263 households in Satidaha.

What is the literacy rate in Satidaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Satidaha is 61.98%. Male literacy is 64.81% and female literacy is 58.98%.