Sirkhiri - Meja, Prayagraj

Sirkhiri is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Meja and around 45 km from Allahabad. Sirkhiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkhiri is 163263. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.52 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Sirsa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sirkhiri

As per Census 2011, Sirkhiri village has a total population of 1,037 people, consisting of 566 males and 471 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 718 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirkhiri

Sirkhiri 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 Sirkhiri

Sirkhiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsa to Sirkhiri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Sirkhiri is about 45 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 Sirkhiri

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

Health Facilities in Sirkhiri

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

FAQs about Sirkhiri