Sirli - Bhothiya, Sakti

Sirli is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Jaijaipur and around 49 km from Janjgir. Sirli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirli is 437332. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.73 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sirli

According to the 2011 Census, Sirli village had a total population of 1,844 people, including 914 males and 930 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.10%, with male literacy at 81.46% and female literacy at 59.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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 Population1,844914930
Child Population (0–6 yrs)242132110
Scheduled Castes (SC)352157195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)525272253
Literate Population1,123637486
Illiterate Population721277444

Nearby Villages of Sirli

Sirli 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)
HardiEast1.41 km
BasantpurSouth-East1.81 km
BichhiyaSouth1.86 km
RaipuraWest2.01 km
BoirdihNorth-East2.20 km
Kumhari PathanNorth2.59 km
BarraSouth2.71 km
Mohandi KalaEast2.87 km
LohrakotSouth-West2.90 km
AmapaliSouth3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirli

Sirli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh3, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Sirli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sirli is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sirli

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

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

FAQs about Sirli

Where is Sirli located?

Sirli village is located in Bhothiya Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sirli?

Sirli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sirli?

The pincode of Sirli is 495689.

What is the population of Sirli?

Sirli had a total population of 1,844, including 914 males and 930 females.

How many households are there in Sirli?

Sirli had 462 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sirli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirli was 70.10%. Male literacy was 81.46% and female literacy was 59.27%.