Sirei - Kanas, Puri

Sirei is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Sirei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirei is 409578. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Sirei

According to the 2011 Census, Sirei village had a total population of 2,545 people, including 1,302 males and 1,243 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 68.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirei

Sirei 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 Sirei

Public transport in the Sirei is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Sirei is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sirei 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 Sirei

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

Health Facilities in Sirei

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

FAQs about Sirei