Sirouja - Burhar, Shahdol

Sirouja is a village situated in the Burhar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Shahdol and around 30 km from Shahdol. Siroja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirouja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirouja is 501497. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.07 hectares and falls under the 484110 pincode. Burhar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sirouja

According to the 2011 Census, Sirouja village had a total population of 2,921 people, including 1,562 males and 1,359 females, living in 664 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.64%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 73.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 644.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirouja

Sirouja 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 Sirouja

Sirouja is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Burhar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burhar to Sirouja is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Sirouja is about 30 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 Sirouja

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

Health Facilities in Sirouja

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

FAQs about Sirouja