Sitapar - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Sitapar is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sitapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitapar is 494298. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.55 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sitapar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sitapar

As per Census 2011, Sitapar village has a total population of 749 people, consisting of 366 males and 383 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population749366383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1084959
Scheduled Castes (SC)240108132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)693534
Literate Population474259215
Illiterate Population275107168

Nearby Villages of Sitapar

Sitapar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarabohNorth-West1.93 km
HasanpurSouth-East2.62 km
Kheri KhurdEast2.70 km
KhirkhiriNorth2.80 km
HatoraNorth-West3.43 km
MorkhaSouth3.52 km
KamatiNorth-West4.27 km
KapurdaNorth-East4.37 km
Mohagaon KhurdSouth-East4.50 km
Barelipar Ryt.South-West4.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sitapar

Sitapar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karaboh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Sitapar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Sitapar is about 38 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 Sitapar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sitapar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sitapar

Where is Sitapar located?

Sitapar village is located in Chaurai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sitapar?

Sitapar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sitapar?

The pincode of Sitapar is 480115.

What is the population of Sitapar?

Sitapar has a total population of 749, including 366 males and 383 females.

How many households are there in Sitapar?

There are 160 households in Sitapar.

What is the literacy rate in Sitapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitapar is 63.28%. Male literacy is 70.77% and female literacy is 56.14%.