Satish Chandra Samanta (15 December 1900 – 4 June 1983) was an Indian independence movement activist and a member of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1977.

Satish Chandra Samanta was born at Gopalpur village, Mahishadal thana of Purba Medinipur district in a Mahishya family.

This body was formed on 17 December 1942 and Samanta was the "Sarbadhinayak" (Chief Executive) of this government until his arrest in June 1943.

It undertook cyclone relief work, gave grants to schools and organized an armed Vidyut Vahini.

[4] In addition to his political work, he helped the people by participating in activities related to improving civic health.