Saturia - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Saturia is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saturia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saturia is 324690. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.48 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Saturia 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 Saturia

As per Census 2011, Saturia village has a total population of 782 people, consisting of 395 males and 387 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 236 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saturia

Saturia 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 Saturia

Saturia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Saturia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Saturia is about 33 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 Saturia

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

Health Facilities in Saturia

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

FAQs about Saturia