Shirshi - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Shirshi is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kirhulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirshi is 213861. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.05 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Robertsganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Shirshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shirshi

As per Census 2011, Shirshi village has a total population of 880 people, consisting of 451 males and 429 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 426 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 289 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirshi

Shirshi 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 Shirshi

Shirshi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertsganj to Shirshi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shirshi is about 28 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 Shirshi

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

Health Facilities in Shirshi

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

FAQs about Shirshi