Kirauha - Sihawal, Sidhi

Kirauha is a village situated in the Sihawal tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sihawal and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Murdadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirauha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirauha is 502772. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.76 hectares and falls under the 486670 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kirauha

As per Census 2011, Kirauha village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 358 males and 318 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 290 literate and 386 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population676358318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1146450
Scheduled Castes (SC)281315
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1668581
Literate Population290183107
Illiterate Population386175211

Nearby Villages of Kirauha

Kirauha 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)
MurdadihSouth0.65 km
Hatwa KalanNorth-East1.40 km
TarihaSouth-East1.60 km
KushahaiNorth-West1.74 km
LonahaWest1.93 km
BadamiSouth-West2.02 km
KolhudihWest2.24 km
Kotdar PahariSouth-West2.70 km
KhadiEast2.77 km
KhetauhiSouth-East2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kirauha

Kirauha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Kirauha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirauha

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

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

Health Facilities in Kirauha

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

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

FAQs about Kirauha

Where is Kirauha located?

Kirauha village is located in Sihawal Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kirauha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kirauha is Murdadih.

What is the pincode of Kirauha?

The pincode of Kirauha is 486670.

What is the population of Kirauha?

Kirauha has a total population of 676, including 358 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Kirauha?

There are 135 households in Kirauha.

What is the literacy rate in Kirauha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kirauha is 42.90%. Male literacy is 51.12% and female literacy is 33.65%.