Sitapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Sitapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 39.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitapur is 317814. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.02 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sitapur

As per Census 2011, Sitapur village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 630 males and 584 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 794 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 888 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitapur

Sitapur 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 Sitapur

Sitapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sitapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sitapur is about 39.3 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 Sitapur

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

Health Facilities in Sitapur

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

FAQs about Sitapur