Sithauli - Handia, Prayagraj

Sithauli is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Handia and around 40 km from Allahabad. Sithauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sithauli is 162855. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.75 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sithauli

As per Census 2011, Sithauli village has a total population of 4,903 people, consisting of 2,559 males and 2,344 females. The village has 717 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 769 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,872 literate and 2,031 illiterate residents. Additionally, 670 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9032,5592,344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)769397372
Scheduled Castes (SC)670344326
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population2,8721,8421,030
Illiterate Population2,0317171,314

Nearby Villages of Sithauli

Sithauli 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)
Akabarpur MiyanpattiNorth-East0.88 km
SalehpurSouth1.19 km
ShekhpurSouth-West1.81 km
MalethuwaWest2.02 km
ManipurSouth-East2.16 km
JayantipurSouth2.40 km
Jalalpur KasbaSouth2.41 km
Chak Mohamd Urf PooresoodNorth-East2.59 km
ChaturbhojpoorEast2.66 km
Saraya MandNorth-West2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sithauli

Sithauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phulpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Sithauli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Sithauli is about 40 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 Sithauli

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

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

Health Facilities in Sithauli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sithauli

Where is Sithauli located?

Sithauli village is located in Handia Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sithauli?

Sithauli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sithauli?

The pincode of Sithauli is 221503.

What is the population of Sithauli?

Sithauli has a total population of 4,903, including 2,559 males and 2,344 females.

How many households are there in Sithauli?

There are 717 households in Sithauli.

What is the literacy rate in Sithauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sithauli is 58.58%. Male literacy is 71.98% and female literacy is 43.94%.