Sirkhai - Ranikhet, Almora

Sirkhai is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Tarijuani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirkhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkhai is 052393. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.3 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sirkhai

As per Census 2011, Sirkhai village has a total population of 207 people, consisting of 98 males and 109 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20798109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281711
Scheduled Castes (SC)693633
Literate Population1437568
Illiterate Population642341

Nearby Villages of Sirkhai

Sirkhai 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)
GouloliNorth-West1.09 km
JhaloriNorth1.24 km
Tari JuliSouth-West1.40 km
GangoraWest1.51 km
Bagwali RawtilaSouth-West1.74 km
Mawara MafiNorth-West1.96 km
Kotuli PurniyaWest2.00 km
NailNorth-West2.01 km
DobaSouth2.02 km
Malla BiswaSouth2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirkhai

Sirkhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Sirkhai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sirkhai is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirkhai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sirkhai

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

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

FAQs about Sirkhai

Where is Sirkhai located?

Sirkhai village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirkhai?

The Gram Panchayat of Sirkhai is Tarijuani.

What is the pincode of Sirkhai?

The pincode of Sirkhai is 263645.

What is the population of Sirkhai?

Sirkhai has a total population of 207, including 98 males and 109 females.

How many households are there in Sirkhai?

There are 43 households in Sirkhai.

What is the literacy rate in Sirkhai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirkhai is 69.08%. Male literacy is 76.53% and female literacy is 62.39%.