Sitalpur - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Sitalpur is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Birsinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitalpur is 361917. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode.

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 Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sitalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sitalpur village had a total population of 1,992 people, including 1,047 males and 945 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.26%, with male literacy at 77.14% and female literacy at 48.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 903.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sitalpur

Sitalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sitalpur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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:

FAQs about Sitalpur