Sitakundu Village Overview
Sitakundu is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 4.4 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Daspur I is the Gram Panchayat for Sitakundu village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sitakundu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitakundu is 337825. The village covers a geographical area of 60.7 hectares and has a pincode of 721211. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Sitakundu
Population & Demographics of Sitakundu
This section provides population and demographic details of Sitakundu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 751 | 375 | 376 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 68 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 446 | 220 | 226 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 496 | 258 | 238 |
| Illiterate Population | 255 | 117 | 138 |
Key population details of Sitakundu village are given below:
- Sitakundu village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 751, including approximately 375 males and 376 females, with a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 446 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sitakundu village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.05%.
- There are around 175 households in Sitakundu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sitakundu
Transport facilities help residents of Sitakundu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sitakundu
The following villages are located close to Sitakundu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sitakundu
- Where is Sitakundu located?
- Sitakundu village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sitakundu?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sitakundu is Daspur I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sitakundu?
- The pincode of Sitakundu is 721211.
- What is the population of Sitakundu?
- Sitakundu has a total population of 751, including 375 males and 376 females.
- How many households are there in Sitakundu?
- There are 175 households in Sitakundu.
- What is the literacy rate in Sitakundu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitakundu is 66.05%. Male literacy is 68.80% and female literacy is 63.30%.