Satberia
# Satberia

Satberia is a village in the Goghat II CD block in the Arambagh subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

## History

Khudiram Chattopadhyay, father of Gadadhar Chattopadhyay (Sri Ramakrishna) used to perform priestly duties in the Raghubir temple at Satberia, during the period when Ramananda Rai was zamindar of this village. (Photographer's note with the pictures).

## Geography

### Area overview

The Arambagh subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is divided into two physiographic parts – the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line. The western part is upland and rocky – it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district. The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area. The railways, the roads and flood-control measures have had an impact on the area. The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94.77% of the population living in rural areas and 5.23% of the population living in urban areas.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

### Location

Satberia is located at 22°54′05″N 87°37′26″E﻿ / ﻿22.901523°N 87.623872°E﻿ / 22.901523; 87.623872

## Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Satberia had a total population of 1,378 of which 725 (53%) were males and 653 (47%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 149. The total number of literate persons in Satberia was 957 (77.87% of the population over 6 years).

## Satberia picture gallery

* At chala Raghubir temple of the Rai family, laterite built. Picture taken in 2018.
* A decorative item
* Close up of the façade
