Itahata - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Itahata is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kundola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itahata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itahata is 316621. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.43 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Itahata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Itahata

According to the 2011 Census, Itahata village had a total population of 523 people, including 276 males and 247 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 87.35% and female literacy at 71.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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 Population523276247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583127
Scheduled Castes (SC)1346866
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286662
Literate Population371214157
Illiterate Population1526290

Nearby Villages of Itahata

Itahata 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)
BarkendaSouth-West0.88 km
KesabpurWest1.14 km
GumtaSouth1.19 km
BenegramNorth-East1.41 km
KundalaEast1.79 km
GoralaNorth-West1.90 km
MonaiWest1.95 km
AmuaSouth1.99 km
RautgaraNorth2.06 km
HarisaraNorth2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Itahata

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Itahata. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Sainthia to Itahata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Itahata is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itahata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Itahata

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Itahata 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Itahata

Where is Itahata located?

Itahata village is located in Mayureswar - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Itahata?

The Gram Panchayat of Itahata is Kundola.

What is the pincode of Itahata?

The pincode of Itahata is 731213.

What is the population of Itahata?

Itahata had a total population of 523, including 276 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Itahata?

Itahata had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Itahata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Itahata was 79.78%. Male literacy was 87.35% and female literacy was 71.36%.