Sirri - Gunderdehi, Balod

Sirri is a village situated in the Gunderdehi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Gunderdehi and around 26 km from Durg. Sirri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirri is 442806. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.06 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sirri

According to the 2011 Census, Sirri village had a total population of 1,896 people, including 956 males and 940 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.95%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 65.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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 Population1,896956940
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233126107
Scheduled Castes (SC)518250268
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392202190
Literate Population1,263717546
Illiterate Population633239394

Nearby Villages of Sirri

Sirri 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)
KosaSouth-West2.06 km
ParsahiEast2.19 km
GhughsidihWest2.47 km
TamoraSouth2.49 km
MachandurNorth2.70 km
KanakotSouth-East2.95 km
PangriSouth-West3.62 km
DhaurabhathaNorth-East3.72 km
FekariEast4.20 km
GodadihEast4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirri

Sirri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Gunderdehi to Sirri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sirri is about 26 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 Sirri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sirri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sirri

Where is Sirri located?

Sirri village is located in Gunderdehi Tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sirri?

Sirri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sirri?

The pincode of Sirri is 491221.

What is the population of Sirri?

Sirri had a total population of 1,896, including 956 males and 940 females.

How many households are there in Sirri?

Sirri had 405 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sirri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirri was 75.95%. Male literacy was 86.39% and female literacy was 65.55%.