Sitakundu - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Sitakundu is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from Piyali and around 28 km from Alipore. Ramnagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sitakundu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitakundu is 333977. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.74 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sitakundu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sitakundu

According to the 2011 Census, Sitakundu village had a total population of 11,354 people, including 5,856 males and 5,498 females, living in 2,487 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.54%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 75.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sitakundu

Sitakundu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sitakundu

Sitakundu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shasan Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Sitakundu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sitakundu is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sitakundu

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

Health Facilities in Sitakundu

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

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