Sirigere - Chitradurga

Sirigere is a village situated in the Chitradurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Chitradurga, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sirigere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirigere is 605477. The village covers a total geographical area of 953.05 hectares and falls under the 577541 pincode. Chitradurga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sirigere

As per Census 2011, Sirigere village has a total population of 3,383 people, consisting of 1,694 males and 1,689 females. The village has 824 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,766 literate and 617 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 533 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirigere

Sirigere 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 Sirigere

Sirigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitradurga to Sirigere is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirigere

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

Health Facilities in Sirigere

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

FAQs about Sirigere