Sirsa - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Sirsa is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Jharpokharia and around 35 km from Baripada. Sirsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsa is 388002. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 757031 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sirsa

According to the 2011 Census, Sirsa village had a total population of 2,068 people, including 1,046 males and 1,022 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.48%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 55.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirsa

Sirsa 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 Sirsa

Sirsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sirsa is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sirsa 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 Sirsa

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

Health Facilities in Sirsa

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

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