Satsimuliya - Purulia - I, Purulia

Satsimuliya is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Purulia and around 6.1 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satsimuliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satsimuliya is 331030. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.72 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Satsimuliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Satsimuliya

As per Census 2011, Satsimuliya village has a total population of 423 people, consisting of 233 males and 190 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 815 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 207 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 161 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Satsimuliya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population423233190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613625
Scheduled Castes (SC)372512
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1618477
Literate Population20712582
Illiterate Population216108108

Nearby Villages of Satsimuliya

Satsimuliya 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)
JelediNorth-West1.36 km
ChakdaNorth-East1.71 km
KotloiSouth-East1.72 km
RaybandhEast2.36 km
SatraSouth-West2.37 km
BhalumaraNorth2.53 km
KalipurEast2.79 km
RampurSouth2.90 km
BalgumaNorth-East3.09 km
HaranamaWest3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Satsimuliya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Satsimuliya. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Satsimuliya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Satsimuliya is about 6.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satsimuliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Satsimuliya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Satsimuliya

Where is Satsimuliya located?

Satsimuliya village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Satsimuliya?

The Gram Panchayat of Satsimuliya is Durku.

What is the pincode of Satsimuliya?

The pincode of Satsimuliya is 723154.

What is the population of Satsimuliya?

Satsimuliya has a total population of 423, including 233 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Satsimuliya?

There are 90 households in Satsimuliya.

What is the literacy rate in Satsimuliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Satsimuliya is 48.94%. Male literacy is 53.65% and female literacy is 43.16%.