Sirkona - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Sirkona is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Sirkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkona is 490655. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.02 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sirkona

As per Census 2011, Sirkona village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 152 males and 135 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 161 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population287152135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391623
Scheduled Castes (SC)261016
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1729379
Literate Population16110160
Illiterate Population1265175

Nearby Villages of Sirkona

Sirkona 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)
PachauriSouth0.91 km
NonNorth-West1.10 km
NandiyaSouth-East1.41 km
RonsariWest1.90 km
Chandan KhedaNorth-East1.97 km
Garh PahraSouth-West2.08 km
SankliNorth-West2.32 km
KaisliEast2.80 km
Jhiri KhurdSouth-East2.82 km
BarkhedaNorth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirkona

Sirkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 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 Gotegaon to Sirkona is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Sirkona is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirkona

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

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

Health Facilities in Sirkona

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

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

FAQs about Sirkona

Where is Sirkona located?

Sirkona village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirkona?

Sirkona is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sirkona?

The pincode of Sirkona is 487118.

What is the population of Sirkona?

Sirkona has a total population of 287, including 152 males and 135 females.

How many households are there in Sirkona?

There are 71 households in Sirkona.

What is the literacy rate in Sirkona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirkona is 56.10%. Male literacy is 66.45% and female literacy is 44.44%.