Siras - Chand, Chhindwara

Siras is a village situated in the Chand tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Chaurai and around 52 km from Chhindwara. Siras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siras is 494394. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.28 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Siras village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Siras

As per Census 2011, Siras village has a total population of 1,512 people, consisting of 785 males and 727 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 872 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,512785727
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779186
Scheduled Castes (SC)1226557
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1638677
Literate Population872491381
Illiterate Population640294346

Nearby Villages of Siras

Siras 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)
SajpaniSouth-East1.64 km
Dhamniya Ryt.North-West1.68 km
KukaraiNorth-East2.36 km
SingodiSouth-West2.62 km
MandariyaSouth2.96 km
Halal Ryt.South-East3.48 km
Dhutmur Ryt.North-West3.98 km
Dhamniya Mal.West4.00 km
SankhNorth-East4.17 km
Dutmur Mal.North-West4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siras

Siras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karaboh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Siras is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Siras is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siras

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Siras

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

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

FAQs about Siras

Where is Siras located?

Siras village is located in Chand Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siras?

Siras is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Siras?

The pincode of Siras is 480110.

What is the population of Siras?

Siras has a total population of 1,512, including 785 males and 727 females.

How many households are there in Siras?

There are 367 households in Siras.

What is the literacy rate in Siras?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siras is 57.67%. Male literacy is 62.55% and female literacy is 52.41%.