Sirsihwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Sirsihwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Baghisheer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirsihwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsihwa is 173585. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.54 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sirsihwa

As per Census 2011, Sirsihwa village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 497 males and 424 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 264 literate and 657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population921497424
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1869393
Scheduled Castes (SC)472027
Literate Population26418381
Illiterate Population657314343

Nearby Villages of Sirsihwa

Sirsihwa 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)
GobriSouth-West1.11 km
SakarauraEast1.52 km
Dhekahri KhurdSouth1.83 km
MishrouliyaEast2.19 km
DumriNorth2.29 km
Harnahwa ParsiyaSouth-West2.29 km
Khajuriya GarviEast2.41 km
Dhankhara PurwaSouth2.46 km
Dhekahari BuzurgSouth-East2.53 km
Narayanpur ThumhwaaWest2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirsihwa

Sirsihwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Sirsihwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Sirsihwa 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 Sirsihwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sirsihwa

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

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

FAQs about Sirsihwa

Where is Sirsihwa located?

Sirsihwa village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirsihwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sirsihwa is Baghisheer.

What is the pincode of Sirsihwa?

The pincode of Sirsihwa is 271201.

What is the population of Sirsihwa?

Sirsihwa has a total population of 921, including 497 males and 424 females.

How many households are there in Sirsihwa?

There are 143 households in Sirsihwa.

What is the literacy rate in Sirsihwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirsihwa is 28.66%. Male literacy is 36.82% and female literacy is 19.10%.