Satithan - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Satithan is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Polba and around 24.9 km from Chinsura. Satithan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satithan is 325216. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.16 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Satithan 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 Satithan

According to the 2011 Census, Satithan village had a total population of 2,142 people, including 1,063 males and 1,079 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.86%, with male literacy at 69.31% and female literacy at 56.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Satithan

Satithan 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 Satithan

Satithan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Satithan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Satithan is about 24.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satithan

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

Health Facilities in Satithan

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

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