Sitalpur - Contai - I, Purba Medinipur

Sitalpur is a village situated in the Contai - I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Dulalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitalpur is 346085. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.1 hectares and falls under the 721433 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sitalpur

As per Census 2011, Sitalpur village has a total population of 700 people, consisting of 341 males and 359 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population700341359
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944846
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Literate Population471257214
Illiterate Population22984145

Nearby Villages of Sitalpur

Sitalpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sitalpur

Sitalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. Sitalpur has a railway station.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Contai to Sitalpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sitalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sitalpur

Where is Sitalpur located?

Sitalpur village is located in Contai - I Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sitalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sitalpur is Dulalpur.

What is the pincode of Sitalpur?

The pincode of Sitalpur is 721433.

What is the population of Sitalpur?

Sitalpur has a total population of 700, including 341 males and 359 females.

How many households are there in Sitalpur?

There are 145 households in Sitalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sitalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitalpur is 67.29%. Male literacy is 75.37% and female literacy is 59.61%.