Sirtala - Murtijapur, Akola

Sirtala is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirtala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirtala is 530251. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sirtala

As per Census 2011, Sirtala village has a total population of 177 people, consisting of 106 males and 71 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 669 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 28 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirtala

Sirtala 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 Sirtala

Sirtala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mana, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Sirtala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Sirtala is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirtala

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

Health Facilities in Sirtala

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

FAQs about Sirtala