Sitalpur - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Sitalpur is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from Kalyanpur and around 43 km from Motihari. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitalpur is 218281. The village covers a total geographical area of 857 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sitalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sitalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sitalpur village had a total population of 12,106 people, including 6,225 males and 5,881 females, living in 2,385 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.76%, with male literacy at 61.82% and female literacy at 37.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,751, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population12,1066,2255,881
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,4901,3251,165
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,751859892
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population4,7853,0291,756
Illiterate Population7,3213,1964,125

Nearby Villages of Sitalpur

Sitalpur 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)
BirdabanWest2.56 km
Koila BelwaSouth2.63 km
Hanuman NagarSouth-West3.71 km
Bhuan ChhapraSouth-East3.85 km
BaramdiaNorth-East4.04 km
Siswa SobWest4.35 km
Rampur GopalSouth-West4.41 km
PhulwariaWest4.51 km
Pakri DichhitSouth-West4.84 km
Ram Karan PakriNorth-West4.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sitalpur

Sitalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakia to Sitalpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Sitalpur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sitalpur

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

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

FAQs about Sitalpur

Where is Sitalpur located?

Sitalpur village is located in Kalyanpur Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sitalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sitalpur is Raghunathpur.

What is the pincode of Sitalpur?

The pincode of Sitalpur is 845413.

What is the population of Sitalpur?

Sitalpur had a total population of 12,106, including 6,225 males and 5,881 females.

How many households are there in Sitalpur?

Sitalpur had 2,385 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sitalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitalpur was 49.76%. Male literacy was 61.82% and female literacy was 37.23%.