Sirkot - Kusmi(Samri), Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Sirkot is a village situated in the Kusmi(Samri) tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Kusmi and around 112 km from Ambikapur. Shrikot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkot is 432392. The village covers a total geographical area of 958.78 hectares and falls under the 497224 pincode. Kusmi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sirkot

As per Census 2011, Sirkot village has a total population of 1,504 people, consisting of 747 males and 757 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 818 literate and 686 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,080 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirkot

Sirkot 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 Sirkot

Sirkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhipadohar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kusmi to Sirkot is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Sirkot is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirkot

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

Health Facilities in Sirkot

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

FAQs about Sirkot