Sirsala - Nakur, Saharanpur

Sirsala is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Sirsala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsala is 109796. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.78 hectares and falls under the 247340 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Sirsala

As per Census 2011, Sirsala village has a total population of 4,882 people, consisting of 2,583 males and 2,299 females. The village has 842 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 895 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,155 literate and 2,727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 435 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8822,5832,299
Child Population (0–6 yrs)895481414
Scheduled Castes (SC)435226209
Literate Population2,1551,258897
Illiterate Population2,7271,3251,402

Nearby Villages of Sirsala

Sirsala 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)
Kiwadpur BalkhiNorth-West1.27 km
MohiuddinpurNorth-East1.52 km
DhauralaSouth-East1.74 km
Bhuri BansWest1.75 km
Khera AfganSouth-West1.78 km
KalriNorth1.97 km
PilkhaniNorth-West2.22 km
Budhan MazraNorth2.27 km
Machhar HeriNorth-East2.27 km
YaqubpurSouth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirsala

Sirsala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhankala Halt, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Sirsala is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Sirsala is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirsala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Sirsala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sirsala

Where is Sirsala located?

Sirsala village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirsala?

Sirsala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sirsala?

The pincode of Sirsala is 247340.

What is the population of Sirsala?

Sirsala has a total population of 4,882, including 2,583 males and 2,299 females.

How many households are there in Sirsala?

There are 842 households in Sirsala.

What is the literacy rate in Sirsala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirsala is 44.14%. Male literacy is 48.70% and female literacy is 39.02%.