Sirsod - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Sirsod is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Sirsod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsod is 500204. The village covers a total geographical area of 2180 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Sirsod

According to the 2011 Census, Sirsod village had a total population of 939 people, including 528 males and 411 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 778 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.60%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 40.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirsod

Sirsod 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 Sirsod

Sirsod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jiron, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Sirsod is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Sirsod is about 91 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 Sirsod

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

Health Facilities in Sirsod

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

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