Sita Pur - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Sita Pur is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Deurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sita Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sita Pur is 216747. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.4 hectares and falls under the 845103 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sita Pur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sita Pur

As per Census 2011, Sita Pur village has a total population of 1,661 people, consisting of 873 males and 788 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 945 literate and 716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sita Pur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,661873788
Child Population (0–6 yrs)265140125
Scheduled Castes (SC)440229211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281513
Literate Population945543402
Illiterate Population716330386

Nearby Villages of Sita Pur

Sita Pur 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)
KandholiaNorth-East1.35 km
ParsaunadihWest1.60 km
BherihawaSouth-East1.75 km
BarbiroEast1.82 km
DeurwaNorth2.17 km
TelpurWest2.33 km
ChainpatiaEast2.59 km
ParorahaSouth2.64 km
GondauliSouth3.16 km
SabeaNorth3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sita Pur

Sita Pur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sita Pur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sita Pur is about 38 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 Sita Pur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sita Pur

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

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

FAQs about Sita Pur

Where is Sita Pur located?

Sita Pur village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sita Pur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sita Pur is Deurwa.

What is the pincode of Sita Pur?

The pincode of Sita Pur is 845103.

What is the population of Sita Pur?

Sita Pur has a total population of 1,661, including 873 males and 788 females.

How many households are there in Sita Pur?

There are 273 households in Sita Pur.

What is the literacy rate in Sita Pur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sita Pur is 56.89%. Male literacy is 62.20% and female literacy is 51.02%.