Satar - Purulia - I, Purulia

Satar is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from Purulia and around 38.5 km from Purulia. Dimdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satar is 330950. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.17 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Satar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Satar

According to the 2011 Census, Satar village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 596 males and 561 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.81%, with male literacy at 65.93% and female literacy at 35.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Satar

Satar 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 Satar

Satar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Satar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Satar is about 38.5 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 Satar

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

Health Facilities in Satar

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

FAQs about Satar