Sitamba - Surada, Ganjam

Sitamba is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Badagada and around 100 km from Chatrapur. Sidhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitamba is 410983. The village covers a total geographical area of 22 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sitamba

According to the 2011 Census, Sitamba village had a total population of 80 people, including 44 males and 36 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.62%, with male literacy at 37.14% and female literacy at 10.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population804436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)553124
Literate Population16133
Illiterate Population643133

Nearby Villages of Sitamba

Sitamba is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sitamba

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sitamba.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Sitamba is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sitamba is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitamba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sitamba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sitamba

Where is Sitamba located?

Sitamba village is located in Surada Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sitamba?

The Gram Panchayat of Sitamba is Sidhapur.

What is the pincode of Sitamba?

The pincode of Sitamba is 761109.

What is the population of Sitamba?

Sitamba had a total population of 80, including 44 males and 36 females.

How many households are there in Sitamba?

Sitamba had 29 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sitamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitamba was 24.62%. Male literacy was 37.14% and female literacy was 10.00%.