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, the sub-district code of Sitalkuchi Block (CD) is 02190. The total area of Sitalkuchi Subdivision is 265 km². Sitalkuchi has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,85,353 people. Includes nearly 94,277 males and 91,076 females. Rural population is about 1,85,353 people.
- There are around 25,304 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 12,885 boys and 12,419 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,12,572 people. Non-literate population is around 72,781 people.
- There are nearly 42,587 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sitalkuchi Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sitalkuchi Subdivision is approximately 1,01,009 people, including 51,318 males and 49,691 females. Around 1,01,009 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sitalkuchi Subdivision is about 259 people, including 122 males and 137 females. Around 259 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 699 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 699 people per sq. km.