Sitahar - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sitahar is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 40.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitahar is 310873. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.35 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sitahar

As per Census 2011, Sitahar village has a total population of 1,537 people, consisting of 804 males and 733 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitahar

Sitahar 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 Sitahar

Sitahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sitahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sitahar is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitahar

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

Health Facilities in Sitahar

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

FAQs about Sitahar