Kharija Sitalkuchi - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Kharija Sitalkuchi is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Sitalkuchi and around 49 km from Cooch Behar. Lalbazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharija Sitalkuchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharija Sitalkuchi is 308814. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.97 hectares and falls under the 736158 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kharija Sitalkuchi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharija Sitalkuchi

As per Census 2011, Kharija Sitalkuchi village has a total population of 148 people, consisting of 82 males and 66 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 804 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 59 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharija Sitalkuchi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1488266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Literate Population895336
Illiterate Population592930

Nearby Villages of Kharija Sitalkuchi

Kharija Sitalkuchi 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)
AmtalaEast1.31 km
Bara MarichaSouth-East1.52 km
PetlaepraNorth-East1.73 km
Nagar NepraNorth-West2.17 km
Bara Chhit GatamariWest2.59 km
AtiabarinepraNorth2.88 km
Maricha GitaldahaSouth2.89 km
Lalbazar Dwitia KhandaSouth-East3.12 km
JaygirnaohatiWest3.41 km
Nagar LalbazarEast3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharija Sitalkuchi

Kharija Sitalkuchi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kharija Sitalkuchi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kharija Sitalkuchi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharija Sitalkuchi

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

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

Health Facilities in Kharija Sitalkuchi

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

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

FAQs about Kharija Sitalkuchi

Where is Kharija Sitalkuchi located?

Kharija Sitalkuchi village is located in Sitalkuchi Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharija Sitalkuchi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharija Sitalkuchi is Lalbazar.

What is the pincode of Kharija Sitalkuchi?

The pincode of Kharija Sitalkuchi is 736158.

What is the population of Kharija Sitalkuchi?

Kharija Sitalkuchi has a total population of 148, including 82 males and 66 females.

How many households are there in Kharija Sitalkuchi?

There are 28 households in Kharija Sitalkuchi.

What is the literacy rate in Kharija Sitalkuchi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharija Sitalkuchi is 60.14%. Male literacy is 64.63% and female literacy is 54.55%.