Sivni Kalan - Kurud, Dhamtari

Sivni Kalan is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Seonikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sivni Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivni Kalan is 446846. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.08 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sivni Kalan 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 Sivni Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Sivni Kalan village had a total population of 2,899 people, including 1,446 males and 1,453 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.31%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Sivni Kalan

Sivni Kalan 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 Sivni Kalan

Sivni Kalan 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Sivni Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sivni Kalan is about 36 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 Sivni Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Sivni Kalan

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

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