Sirwe - Bhakhara, Dhamtari

Sirwe is a village situated in the Bhakhara tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Kurud and around 35 km from Dhamtari. Sirwe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirwe is 446780. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.87 hectares and falls under the 493770 pincode. Bhakhara is the nearest town, located about 1.5 km away.

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

Population of Sirwe

As per Census 2011, Sirwe village has a total population of 722 people, consisting of 364 males and 358 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population722364358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874839
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261214
Literate Population512276236
Illiterate Population21088122

Nearby Villages of Sirwe

Sirwe 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)
Singdehi(bhendsar)South-West1.51 km
PurenaSouth-East1.52 km
KumhariNorth-East1.54 km
KhapriNorth1.85 km
JarwaydihNorth2.62 km
Semra (narottam)West2.66 km
SiltaraNorth-West2.76 km
BhendsarSouth-West2.79 km
BhaisbodNorth-East3.21 km
AnwariEast3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirwe

Sirwe is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirry, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhakhara to Sirwe is about 1.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sirwe is about 35 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 Sirwe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sirwe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sirwe

Where is Sirwe located?

Sirwe village is located in Bhakhara Tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirwe?

Sirwe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sirwe?

The pincode of Sirwe is 493770.

What is the population of Sirwe?

Sirwe has a total population of 722, including 364 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Sirwe?

There are 157 households in Sirwe.

What is the literacy rate in Sirwe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirwe is 70.91%. Male literacy is 75.82% and female literacy is 65.92%.