Sitgram

Sitgram is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sitgram village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sitgram unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sitgram’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sitgram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sitgram is 309646. The village spans a total geographical area of 604.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raigang is nearest town to Sitgram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sitgram village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sitgram

Population of Sitgram

According to the 2011 Census, Sitgram has a total population of about 6,167, with approximately 3,151 males and 3,016 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,007 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,751 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 45. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.21%, with male literacy at about 52.97% and female literacy near 43.24%. There are around 1,254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sitgram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sitgram

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sitgram. As per the 2011 stats, Sitgram had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sitgram

Knowing the nearby villages of Sitgram helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sitgram.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sitgram