Sirko Village - Pithora, Mahasamund

Sirko is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sirko village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirko is 446459. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.05 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sirko

As per Census 2011, Sirko village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 690 males and 690 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 302 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirko

Sirko 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 Sirko

Sirko 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Sirko is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sirko is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirko

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

Health Facilities in Sirko

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

FAQs about Sirko