Sittong Forest
About Sittong Forest
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sittong Forest village is 306479. Sittong Forest village is located in Kurseong subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 76.1km away from sub-district headquarter Kurseong. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Sittong Forest village. As per 2009 stats, Settong Iii is the gram panchayat of Sittong Forest village.
The total geographical area of village is 3189.76 hectares. Sittong Forest has a total population of 2,930 peoples, out of which male population is 1,468 while female population is 1,462. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sittong forest village is 75.87% out of which 82.83% males and 68.88% females are literate. There are about 632 houses in sittong forest village. Pincode of sittong forest village locality is 734008.
Siliguri is nearest town to sittong forest village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sittong Forest
The population details of Sittong Forest cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,930 | 1,468 | 1,462 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 225 | 113 | 112 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 192 | 92 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,057 | 540 | 517 |
| Literate Population | 2,223 | 1,216 | 1,007 |
| Illiterate Population | 707 | 252 | 455 |
Connectivity of Sittong Forest
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sittong Forest
Where is Sittong Forest located?
Sittong Forest village is situated in Kurseong Subdivision, within the Darjiling district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sittong Forest?
The Gram Panchayat of Sittong Forest is Settong Iii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sittong Forest?
The pincode of Sittong Forest is 734008, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sittong Forest as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sittong Forest is 2,930, with 1,468 males and 1,462 females.
How many households are there in Sittong Forest as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sittong Forest village has a total of 632 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sittong Forest as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sittong Forest is 75.87%. The male literacy rate is 82.83%, while the female literacy rate is 68.88%.