Sirpa - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Sirpa is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Aeirwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirpa is 041473. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.56 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sirpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sirpa

According to the 2011 Census, Sirpa village had a total population of 179 people, including 90 males and 89 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.71%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 68.83%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sirpa

Sirpa 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 Sirpa

Sirpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sirpa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sirpa is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirpa

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

Health Facilities in Sirpa

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

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