Sithan

Sithan is a village located in Olpad taluka of Surat district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Olpad (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Surat. As per 2009 stats, Sithan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sithan unique in its vibrant Olpad-Surat region. You’ll see Sithan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sithan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sithan is 523734. The village spans a total geographical area of 313 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 394130. Surat is nearest town to Sithan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sithan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Olpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Surat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sithan

Population of Sithan

According to the 2011 Census, Sithan has a total population of about 1,144, with approximately 588 males and 556 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 671. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.89%, with male literacy at about 65.48% and female literacy near 58.09%. There are around 230 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sithan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sithan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sithan. As per the 2011 stats, Sithan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sithan

Knowing the nearby villages of Sithan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sithan.

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