Satashi - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Satashi is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from Bongaon and around 48.7 km from Barasat. Dighari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satashi is 322652. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.94 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Satashi

According to the 2011 Census, Satashi village had a total population of 1,637 people, including 847 males and 790 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.72%, with male literacy at 88.85% and female literacy at 75.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Satashi

Satashi 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 Satashi

Public transport in the Satashi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Satashi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Satashi is about 48.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satashi

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

Health Facilities in Satashi

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

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