Sitoli - Garud, Bageshwar
Sitoli is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Malde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitoli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitoli is 051372. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.19 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Sitoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Sitoli
According to the 2011 Census, Sitoli village had a total population of 222 people, including 99 males and 123 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,242 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.25%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 64.04%.
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 Population | 222 | 99 | 123 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 149 | 76 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 73 | 23 | 50 |
Nearby Villages of Sitoli
Sitoli 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 Sitoli
Sitoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Sitoli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sitoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sitoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Sitoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sitoli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Sitoli
Where is Sitoli located?
Sitoli village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sitoli?
The Gram Panchayat of Sitoli is Malde.
What is the pincode of Sitoli?
The pincode of Sitoli is 263635.
What is the population of Sitoli?
Sitoli had a total population of 222, including 99 males and 123 females.
How many households are there in Sitoli?
Sitoli had 49 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sitoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitoli was 75.25%. Male literacy was 90.48% and female literacy was 64.04%.