Sitarampur Village Overview
Sitarampur is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 16.3 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 32.3 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Sitarampur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sitarampur 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 Sitarampur is 331164. The village covers a geographical area of 122.22 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.
Sitarampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Sitarampur
Population & Demographics of Sitarampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Sitarampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 310 | 166 | 144 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 298 | 160 | 138 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 155 | 110 | 45 |
| Illiterate Population | 155 | 56 | 99 |
Key population details of Sitarampur village are given below:
- Sitarampur village is a small village with a total population of around 310, including approximately 166 males and 144 females, with a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 298 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sitarampur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 50.00%.
- There are around 58 households in Sitarampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sitarampur
Transport facilities help residents of Sitarampur 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sitarampur
The following villages are located close to Sitarampur 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 Sitarampur
- Where is Sitarampur located?
- Sitarampur village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sitarampur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sitarampur is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sitarampur?
- The pincode of Sitarampur is 723201.
- What is the population of Sitarampur?
- Sitarampur has a total population of 310, including 166 males and 144 females.
- How many households are there in Sitarampur?
- There are 58 households in Sitarampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Sitarampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitarampur is 50.00%. Male literacy is 66.27% and female literacy is 31.25%.