Sitachar - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Sitachar is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 75.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitachar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitachar is 316064. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.62 hectares and falls under the 731238 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sitachar

According to the 2011 Census, Sitachar village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 580 males and 528 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.40%, with male literacy at 54.70% and female literacy at 43.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitachar

Sitachar 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 Sitachar

Public transport in the Sitachar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Sitachar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sitachar is about 75.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitachar

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

Health Facilities in Sitachar

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

FAQs about Sitachar