Pandit Satghara - Serampur Uttarpara, Hooghly

Pandit Satghara is a village situated in the Serampur Uttarpara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Serampur and around 23.9 km from Chinsura. Rajyadharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandit Satghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandit Satghara is 325567. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.52 hectares and falls under the 712203 pincode. Serampore is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Pandit Satghara

According to the 2011 Census, Pandit Satghara village had a total population of 3,087 people, including 1,620 males and 1,467 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.59%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 79.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0871,6201,467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284139145
Scheduled Castes (SC)421215206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281315
Literate Population2,3991,3471,052
Illiterate Population688273415

Nearby Villages of Pandit Satghara

Pandit Satghara 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)
Ghoramara (p)North-East0.83 km
SimlaNorth-West0.89 km
JagannathpurSouth-West1.61 km
BangihatiWest1.72 km
Bamunari (ct)South-West1.94 km
MadpurNorth-West2.30 km
Rishra (ct)South-East2.46 km
MirpurSouth-West2.83 km
Belumilki (ct)North-West2.88 km
BhaduaSouth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandit Satghara

Pandit Satghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rishra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Serampore to Pandit Satghara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pandit Satghara is about 23.9 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 Pandit Satghara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Pandit Satghara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Pandit Satghara

Where is Pandit Satghara located?

Pandit Satghara village is located in Serampur Uttarpara Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pandit Satghara?

The Gram Panchayat of Pandit Satghara is Rajyadharpur.

What is the pincode of Pandit Satghara?

The pincode of Pandit Satghara is 712203.

What is the population of Pandit Satghara?

Pandit Satghara had a total population of 3,087, including 1,620 males and 1,467 females.

How many households are there in Pandit Satghara?

Pandit Satghara had 706 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pandit Satghara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandit Satghara was 85.59%. Male literacy was 90.95% and female literacy was 79.58%.