Sitakhoh - Katangi, Balaghat

Sitakhoh is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sitakhoh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitakhoh is 497295. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.11 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sitakhoh

According to the 2011 Census, Sitakhoh village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 775 males and 781 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.07%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 74.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitakhoh

Sitakhoh 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 Sitakhoh

Sitakhoh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Sitakhoh is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sitakhoh is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitakhoh

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

Health Facilities in Sitakhoh

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

FAQs about Sitakhoh