Sirkhed - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Sirkhed is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Multai and around 76 km from Betul. Gangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkhed is 486266. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.33 hectares and falls under the 460001 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sirkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Sirkhed village had a total population of 602 people, including 278 males and 324 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,165 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 80.08% and female literacy at 73.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirkhed

Sirkhed 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 Sirkhed

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Sirkhed. The nearest railway station is Benoda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Sirkhed is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sirkhed is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirkhed

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

Health Facilities in Sirkhed

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

FAQs about Sirkhed