Sitakata - Karma Tanr Vidyasagar*, Jamtara

Sitakata is a village situated in the Karma Tanr Vidyasagar* subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 23 km from Jamtara, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitakatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitakata is 372530. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.89 hectares and falls under the 815351 pincode.

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

Population of Sitakata

As per Census 2011, Sitakata village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,214 males and 1,144 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,580 literate and 778 illiterate residents. Additionally, 917 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitakata

Sitakata 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 Sitakata

Sitakata 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 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Sitakata is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitakata

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

Health Facilities in Sitakata

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

FAQs about Sitakata