Sitgram - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Sitgram is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitgram is 309646. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.5 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sitgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sitgram

As per Census 2011, Sitgram village has a total population of 6,167 people, consisting of 3,151 males and 3,016 females. The village has 1,254 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,007 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,973 literate and 3,194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,751 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sitgram

Sitgram 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 Sitgram

Sitgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Sitgram is about 13 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 Sitgram

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

Health Facilities in Sitgram

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

FAQs about Sitgram