Sitapal - Chhindgarh, Sukma

Sitapal is a village situated in the Chhindgarh tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Chhindgarh and around 150 km from Dantewada. Oler serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitapal is 450586. The village covers a total geographical area of 851.6 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Sitapal

According to the 2011 Census, Sitapal village had a total population of 523 people, including 260 males and 263 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.47%, with male literacy at 32.38% and female literacy at 18.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitapal

Sitapal 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 Sitapal

Sitapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumar Sadra, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Sitapal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Sitapal is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitapal

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

Health Facilities in Sitapal

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

FAQs about Sitapal