Sirsya - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Sirsya is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Sirsya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsya is 476901. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.03 hectares and falls under the 451221 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sirsya

According to the 2011 Census, Sirsya village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 744 males and 712 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.42%, with male literacy at 61.74% and female literacy at 36.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,366.

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 Population1,456744712
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246122124
Scheduled Castes (SC)793742
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,366701665
Literate Population598384214
Illiterate Population858360498

Nearby Villages of Sirsya

Sirsya 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)
KakwadaSouth1.45 km
BhaklayEast1.89 km
GujarmohnaNorth-West2.92 km
VaslikundyaNorth3.29 km
SomakhediSouth-East3.34 km
UrwayWest3.64 km
CholiSouth4.40 km
VeklyaNorth-East4.42 km
TekwaNorth-West5.12 km
BaddiyaSouth-East5.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirsya

Public transport in the Sirsya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Maheshwar to Sirsya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Sirsya is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirsya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sirsya

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

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

FAQs about Sirsya

Where is Sirsya located?

Sirsya village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirsya?

Sirsya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sirsya?

The pincode of Sirsya is 451221.

What is the population of Sirsya?

Sirsya had a total population of 1,456, including 744 males and 712 females.

How many households are there in Sirsya?

Sirsya had 359 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sirsya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirsya was 49.42%. Male literacy was 61.74% and female literacy was 36.39%.