Sitapur
Sitapur is a Town and Tehsil in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Sitapur Block (CD) is 03252. The total area of Sitapur Tehsil is 523 km², which includes 514.99 km² of rural area and 8.34 km² of urban area. Sitapur has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sitapur Tehsil
Sitapur Tehsil has a total of 51 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sitapur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amatoli | Amatoli | Sitapur (1 km) |
| 2 | Ara | Ara | Sitapur (14 km) |
| 3 | Bagdoli | Bagdoli | Sitapur (16 km) |
| 4 | Bamlaya | Bamlaya | Sitapur (5 km) |
| 5 | Baneya | Baniya | Sitapur (12 km) |
| 6 | Banshipur | Bansipur | Sitapur (25 km) |
| 7 | Barbehla | Ulakaya | Sitapur (15 km) |
| 8 | Belgaon | Belgaon | Sitapur (12 km) |
| 9 | Beljora | Beljora | Sitapur (14 km) |
| 10 | Benai | Girhuldih | Sitapur (32 km) |
| 11 | Bharatpur | Bharatpur | Sitapur (25 km) |
| 12 | Bhawradand | Bhawradand | Sitapur (3 km) |
| 13 | Bhithuwa | Bhithuwa | Sitapur (3 km) |
| 14 | Bhusu | Bhusu | Sitapur (10 km) |
| 15 | Chalta | Chalta | Sitapur (6 km) |
| 16 | Deogarh | Deogarh | Sitapur (5 km) |
| 17 | Dharampur | Dharampur | Sitapur (16 km) |
| 18 | Dhekidoli | Dhekidoli | Sitapur (15 km) |
| 19 | Dhelsara | Dhelsara | Sitapur (4 km) |
| 20 | Dhodhagaon | Dhodhagaon | Sitapur (38 km) |
| 21 | Erand | Erand | Sitapur (15 km) |
| 22 | Gersa | Gersa | Sitapur (20 km) |
| 23 | Girhuldih | Girhuldih | Sitapur (30 km) |
| 24 | Guturma | Guturma | Sitapur (10 km) |
| 25 | Hardisand | Haldisadh | Sitapur (14 km) |
| 26 | Harra Tikra | Chalta | Sitapur (7 km) |
| 27 | Jamjhariya | Haldisadh | Sitapur (16 km) |
| 28 | Kathbudha | N/A | Sitapur (16 km) |
| 29 | Kerju | Kerju | Sitapur (42 km) |
| 30 | Khadadorna | Kharadorna | Sitapur (7 km) |
| 31 | Kunmera | Kunmera | Sitapur (40 km) |
| 32 | Lalitpur | Lalitpur | Sitapur (13 km) |
| 33 | Langda Sand | Murta | Sitapur (8 km) |
| 34 | Lichirma | Lichirma | Sitapur (10 km) |
| 35 | Murta | Murta | Sitapur (6 km) |
| 36 | Nawapara | Navapara | Sitapur (12 km) |
| 37 | Parsa | Bhusu | Sitapur (14 km) |
| 38 | Petla | Petla | Sitapur (15 km) |
| 39 | Pratapgarh | Pratapgarh | Sitapur (7 km) |
| 40 | Radhapur | Radhapur | Sitapur (10 km) |
| 41 | Raikera | Raikera | Sitapur (10 km) |
| 42 | Rajauti | Rajouti | Sitapur (6 km) |
| 43 | Rajpuri | Rajpuri | Sitapur (14 km) |
| 44 | Sahanpur | Sahanpur | Sitapur (16 km) |
| 45 | Sarga | Sarga | Sitapur (18 km) |
| 46 | Shivnathpur | Shivnathpur | Sitapur (20 km) |
| 47 | Sontarai | Sontarai | Sitapur (3 km) |
| 48 | Soor | Soor | Sitapur (3 km) |
| 49 | Sureshpur | Beljora | Sitapur (12 km) |
| 50 | Tendudand | Haldisadh | Sitapur (15 km) |
| 51 | Ulkiya | Ulakaya | Sitapur (13 km) |
Population of Sitapur Tehsil
The population profile of Sitapur Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sitapur Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,131 | 86,770 | 9,361 |
| Male Population | 47,843 | 43,134 | 4,709 |
| Female Population | 48,288 | 43,636 | 4,652 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,638 | 12,383 | 1,255 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,900 | 6,248 | 652 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,738 | 6,135 | 603 |
| Literate Population | 51,702 | 44,982 | 6,720 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,860 | 26,191 | 3,669 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,842 | 18,791 | 3,051 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,429 | 41,788 | 2,641 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,983 | 16,943 | 1,040 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,446 | 24,845 | 1,601 |
| Total Households | 21,338 | 19,410 | 1,928 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sitapur Tehsil is around 96,131 people. This includes 47,843 males and 48,288 females. Rural population is about 86,770 (43,134 males and 43,636 females), while urban population is nearly 9,361 (4,709 males and 4,652 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,638 of the population, with 6,900 boys and 6,738 girls. Rural areas have 12,383 children, and urban areas have about 1,255 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 51,702 literate people in Sitapur Tehsil, including 29,860 literate males and 21,842 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 44,982 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,720 people.
- About 44,429 people in Sitapur Tehsil are not literate, including 17,983 males and 26,446 females. Rural areas include 41,788 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,641 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,338 households, with 19,410 in villages and 1,928 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sitapur Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,258 | 4,615 | 643 |
| SC Male Population | 2,587 | 2,261 | 326 |
| SC Female Population | 2,671 | 2,354 | 317 |
| Total ST Population | 68,001 | 63,938 | 4,063 |
| ST Male Population | 33,579 | 31,642 | 1,937 |
| ST Female Population | 34,422 | 32,296 | 2,126 |
| Population Density | 184 / km² | 169 / km² | 1,122 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sitapur Tehsil is approximately 5,258 people, including 2,587 males and 2,671 females. Around 4,615 people live in rural parts. Nearly 643 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sitapur Tehsil is about 68,001 people, including 33,579 males and 34,422 females. Around 63,938 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,063 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 184 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 169 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,122 people per sq. km.