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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Saturia village had a total population of 782 people, including 395 males and 387 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.35%, with male literacy at 74.00% and female literacy at 54.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

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