Sirakikala - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Sirakikala is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Banjhiban serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirakikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirakikala is 436110. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.66 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sirakikala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sirakikala

According to the 2011 Census, Sirakikala village had a total population of 590 people, including 302 males and 288 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.43%, with male literacy at 70.59% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirakikala

Sirakikala 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 Sirakikala

Sirakikala 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 Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Sirakikala

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

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