Sitadiha - Basta, Balasore

Sitadiha is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Singla and around 43 km from Baleshwar. Nabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitadiha is 392197. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 756023 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sitadiha

As per Census 2011, Sitadiha village has a total population of 1,079 people, consisting of 564 males and 515 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 817 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitadiha

Sitadiha 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 Sitadiha

Public transport in the Sitadiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sitadiha is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sitadiha is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitadiha

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

Health Facilities in Sitadiha

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

FAQs about Sitadiha