Sitakasa - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Sitakasa is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 47 km from Chhuriya and around 48 km from Rajnandgaon. Sitakasa (u) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitakasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitakasa is 441072. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.72 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sitakasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sitakasa

As per Census 2011, Sitakasa village has a total population of 942 people, consisting of 471 males and 471 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitakasa

Sitakasa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sitakasa

Sitakasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Sitakasa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Sitakasa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitakasa

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

Health Facilities in Sitakasa

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

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