Sirkot
Sirkot is a village located in Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Garud (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Bageshwar. As per 2009 stats, Sirkote is the gram panchayat of Sirkot village.
Here you can discover what makes Sirkot unique in its vibrant Garud-Bageshwar region. You’ll see Sirkot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sirkot
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sirkot is 051277. The village spans a total geographical area of 199.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 263635. Bageshwar is nearest town to Sirkot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
Google Map of Sirkot
Population of Sirkot
According to the 2011 Census, Sirkot has a total population of about 1,225, with approximately 579 males and 646 females. The sex ratio is around 1115 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 148 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 273 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.45%, with male literacy at about 85.66% and female literacy near 71.98%. There are around 267 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sirkot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,225 | 579 | 646 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 148 | 74 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 273 | 116 | 157 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 961 | 496 | 465 |
| Illiterate Population | 264 | 83 | 181 |
Connectivity of Sirkot
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sirkot. As per the 2011 stats, Sirkot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sirkot
Knowing the nearby villages of Sirkot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sirkot.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sirkot
- Where is Sirkot located?
- Sirkot village is situated in Garud Tehsil, within the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sirkot?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sirkot is Sirkote (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sirkot?
- The pincode of Sirkot is 263635, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sirkot as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sirkot is 1,225, with 579 males and 646 females.
- How many households are there in Sirkot as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sirkot village has a total of 267 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sirkot as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sirkot is 78.45%. The male literacy rate is 85.66%, while the female literacy rate is 71.98%.