Sitalkuchi
Sitalkuchi is a Town and Subdivision in Koch Bihar District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Sitalkuchi Block (CD) is 02190. Total area of sitalkuchi subdivision is 265 km². Sitalkuchi subdivision has a population of 1,85,353 peoples. Sitalkuchi subdivision has a population density of 698.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,587 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 60.73% population of sitalkuchi subdivision is literate, out of which 66.50% males and 54.77% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sitalkuchi Subdivision
Sitalkuchi Subdivision has a total of 70 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sitalkuchi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abuarpathar | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (20 km) |
| 2 | Amtala | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (28 km) |
| 3 | Atharakotha | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (18 km) |
| 4 | Atiabarinepra | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (26 km) |
| 5 | Aulikura | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (21 km) |
| 6 | Bara Bengdaki | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (19 km) |
| 7 | Bara Chhit Gatamari | N/A | Sitalkuchi |
| 8 | Bara Dhaperchatra | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (17 km) |
| 9 | Bara Gadaikhora | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (30 km) |
| 10 | Bara Gharia | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (22 km) |
| 11 | Bara Kaimari | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (10 km) |
| 12 | Bara Madhusudan | Gosairhat | Mathabanga (20 km) |
| 13 | Bara Maricha | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (29 km) |
| 14 | Bara Masia | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (41 km) |
| 15 | Bara Pinarirjhar | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (15 km) |
| 16 | Bhair Thana | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (22 km) |
| 17 | Bhogdabri | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (20 km) |
| 18 | Chengerkuthi Khalisamari | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (10 km) |
| 19 | Chhat Lalbazar | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (30 km) |
| 20 | Chhota Bengdaki | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (22 km) |
| 21 | Chhota Chhit Gatamari | N/A | Sitalkuchi |
| 22 | Chhota Dhaperchatra | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (16 km) |
| 23 | Chhota Gadaikhora | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (30 km) |
| 24 | Chhota Kaimari | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (10 km) |
| 25 | Chhota Khalisamari | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (8 km) |
| 26 | Chhota Madhusudan | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (18 km) |
| 27 | Chhota Pinjarirjhar | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (17 km) |
| 28 | Chotta Salbari | Bara Soulmari | Mathabhanga (32 km) |
| 29 | Dewanerkot Jayduar | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (26 km) |
| 30 | Dhallarpar | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (10 km) |
| 31 | Gachhtala | Golenowhati | Matha Bhanga (25 km) |
| 32 | Gadapota | Sitalkuchi | Matha Bhanga (30 km) |
| 33 | Gangadhar | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (20 km) |
| 34 | Garkhola | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (20 km) |
| 35 | Golenaohati | Golenowhati | Mathabhanga (10 km) |
| 36 | Jatamari | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (8 km) |
| 37 | Jaygirnaohati | Golenowhati | Mathabhanga (27 km) |
| 38 | Kharija Dhaperchatra | Gosairhat | Mathabhanga (18 km) |
| 39 | Kharija Sitalkuchi | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (28 km) |
| 40 | Khasbas Khalisamari | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (12 km) |
| 41 | Khengchi | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (18 km) |
| 42 | Khochabari | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (18 km) |
| 43 | Kurshamari Dwitia Khanda | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (29 km) |
| 44 | Kurshamari Pratham Khanda | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (18 km) |
| 45 | Lalbazar Dwitia Khanda | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (38 km) |
| 46 | Madhyam Madhusudan | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (17 km) |
| 47 | Maghpala | Bhawerthana | Mathabhanga (22 km) |
| 48 | Mahishmuri | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (16 km) |
| 49 | Maricha Gitaldaha | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (31 km) |
| 50 | Mirapara | Golenowhati | Mathabhanga (30 km) |
| 51 | Morebhanga | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (11 km) |
| 52 | Nagar Dakaliganj | Barokaimari | Mathaghanga (15 km) |
| 53 | Nagar Lalbazar | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (38 km) |
| 54 | Nagar Nepra | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (24 km) |
| 55 | Nagar Singimari | Golenowhati | Matha Bhanga (10 km) |
| 56 | Nagar Sobhaganj | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (23 km) |
| 57 | Nalgram | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (20 km) |
| 58 | Nalgram Chhit | Barokaimari | Sitalkuchi |
| 59 | Petlaepra | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (29 km) |
| 60 | Phulbari | Golenowhati | Matha Bhanga (27 km) |
| 61 | Puglimari | Golenowhati | Mathabhanga (38 km) |
| 62 | Putia Bara Masia | Lalbazar | Mathabhanga (38 km) |
| 63 | Rajar Bari | Sitalkuchi | Matha Bhanga (27 km) |
| 64 | Rajaram Joyduar | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (32 km) |
| 65 | Rangamati | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (13 km) |
| 66 | Sangarbari | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (17 km) |
| 67 | Sarbbeshwar Jayduar | Chhotosalbari | Mathabhanga (31 km) |
| 68 | Satimari | Barokaimari | Mathabhanga (11 km) |
| 69 | Sitalkuchi | Sitalkuchi | Matha Bhanga (22 km) |
| 70 | Sonarchalun | Khalisamari | Mathabhanga (17 km) |
Population of Sitalkuchi Subdivision
The population profile of Sitalkuchi Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sitalkuchi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,85,353 | 1,85,353 | N/A |
| Male Population | 94,277 | 94,277 | N/A |
| Female Population | 91,076 | 91,076 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,304 | 25,304 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,885 | 12,885 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,419 | 12,419 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,12,572 | 1,12,572 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 62,693 | 62,693 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 49,879 | 49,879 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 72,781 | 72,781 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 31,584 | 31,584 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 41,197 | 41,197 | N/A |
| Total Households | 42,587 | 42,587 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sitalkuchi Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,01,009 | 1,01,009 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 51,318 | 51,318 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 49,691 | 49,691 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 259 | 259 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 122 | 122 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 137 | 137 | N/A |
| Population Density | 699 / km² | 699 / km² | N/A |