Sirri - Kurud, Dhamtari

Sirri is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Sirri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirri is 446849. The village covers a total geographical area of 884.58 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sirri 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 Sirri

According to the 2011 Census, Sirri village had a total population of 3,151 people, including 1,550 males and 1,601 females, living in 693 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.29%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 68.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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 Population3,1511,5501,601
Child Population (0–6 yrs)448228220
Scheduled Castes (SC)258110148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)478242236
Literate Population2,0621,120942
Illiterate Population1,089430659

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)
GataparWest2.26 km
DhethaNorth2.28 km
KulhadiNorth2.30 km
AalekhutaSouth-West2.77 km
FuseraNorth-East2.84 km
BirejharNorth-West3.33 km
AchhotiSouth3.53 km
KotgaonNorth3.62 km
KharraNorth-East4.13 km
KalleWest4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirri

Sirri 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 20.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Sirri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sirri 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 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
BankYesAvailable within village
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)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sirri

Where is Sirri located?

Sirri village is located in Kurud Tehsil, Dhamtari 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 493663.

What is the population of Sirri?

Sirri had a total population of 3,151, including 1,550 males and 1,601 females.

How many households are there in Sirri?

Sirri had 693 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sirri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirri was 76.29%. Male literacy was 84.72% and female literacy was 68.21%.