Sirsi - Bakhtiarpur, Patna

Sirsi is a village situated in the Bakhtiarpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhtiarpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Missi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsi is 246297. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 803212 pincode. Bakhtiarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sirsi

According to the 2011 Census, Sirsi village had a total population of 2,369 people, including 1,256 males and 1,113 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 81.54% and female literacy at 61.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3691,2561,113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442232210
Scheduled Castes (SC)412213199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,388835553
Illiterate Population981421560

Nearby Villages of Sirsi

Sirsi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaraiaEast0.95 km
Jamalpur BarhiaNorth-East1.58 km
SherpurSouth-West1.62 km
ChandaNorth-West1.85 km
UkhraSouth-West2.40 km
ShahistapurNorth-East2.43 km
ShaistapurEast2.60 km
BasawanpurEast2.76 km
TiraSouth-West2.97 km
FatehpurNorth-West3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirsi

Sirsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jai Prakash Mahuli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bakhtiarpur to Sirsi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sirsi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirsi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sirsi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Sirsi

Where is Sirsi located?

Sirsi village is located in Bakhtiarpur Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sirsi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sirsi is Missi.

What is the pincode of Sirsi?

The pincode of Sirsi is 803212.

What is the population of Sirsi?

Sirsi had a total population of 2,369, including 1,256 males and 1,113 females.

How many households are there in Sirsi?

Sirsi had 337 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sirsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirsi was 72.03%. Male literacy was 81.54% and female literacy was 61.24%.